Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 49279 in Sand Creek, MI. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Sand Creek has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Sand Creek has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Sand Creek has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Sand Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1969.
Sand Creek has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sand Creek was Ice Storm on Feb 20, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49279 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sand Creek, MI, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Sand Creek (ZIP 49279) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2001.
Sand Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49279 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 20, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Sand Creek, MI area (ZIP 49279). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →