Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 49288 in Waldron, MI. These include 14 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (61% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Waldron has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Waldron has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldron was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49288 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (8 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldron, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Waldron (ZIP 49288) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Waldron has 14 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49288 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Waldron, MI area (ZIP 49288). 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 →