Baldwin, MI (ZIP 49304) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baldwin is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Baldwin has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Baldwin has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2012.
Baldwin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baldwin was Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2008, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49304 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baldwin, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240K in property damage.
Yes, Baldwin (ZIP 49304) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2012.
Baldwin has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49304 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 2008. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Baldwin, MI area (ZIP 49304). 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 →