Alto, MI (ZIP 49302) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 18 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Alto has experienced 9 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Alto has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Alto has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Alto has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Alto has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alto was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49302 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alto, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $665K in property damage.
Yes, Alto (ZIP 49302) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Alto has 9 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49302 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Alto, MI area (ZIP 49302). 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 →