Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 49329 in Howard City, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M.
With 15 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 6, 2023.
Howard City 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.
Howard City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Howard City has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 1990.
Howard City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2018.
Howard City has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howard City was Flood on Apr 12, 2014, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49329 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howard City, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Howard City (ZIP 49329) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Howard City has 4 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49329 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2014. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Howard City, MI area (ZIP 49329). 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 →