Tipton, MI (ZIP 49287) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tipton is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Tipton 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.
Tipton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $652.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
Tipton 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.
Tipton 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.
Tipton has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tipton 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 49287 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tipton, MI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Tipton (ZIP 49287) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2008.
Tipton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $652.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49287 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Tipton, MI area (ZIP 49287). 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 →