Cedar Springs, MI (ZIP 49319) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cedar Springs is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $162.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 1996.
Cedar Springs 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.
Cedar Springs has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
Cedar Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $3.2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49319 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Springs, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Springs (ZIP 49319) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
Cedar Springs has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $162.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49319 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 $11M in property damage in the Cedar Springs, MI area (ZIP 49319). 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 →