Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 49307 in Big Rapids, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Rapids is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Big Rapids has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2022.
Big Rapids has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Big Rapids has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Big Rapids has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Rapids was Flood on Jan 30, 2013, which caused $4.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 11, 2022 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49307 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Rapids, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $215K in property damage.
Yes, Big Rapids (ZIP 49307) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2022.
Big Rapids has 7 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49307 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 30, 2013. This event caused $4.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Big Rapids, MI area (ZIP 49307). 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 →