Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 49330 in Kent City, MI. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Kent City 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.
Kent City has experienced 4 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 Apr 12, 2014.
Kent City 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.
Kent City has experienced 3 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.
Kent City 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 Kent City 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. Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49330 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent City, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Kent City (ZIP 49330) 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.
Kent City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 49330 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Kent City, MI area (ZIP 49330). 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 →