Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 49332 in Mecosta, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Mecosta 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.
Mecosta 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2005.
Mecosta has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Mecosta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mecosta was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49332 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mecosta, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Mecosta (ZIP 49332) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2005.
Mecosta has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49332 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Mecosta, MI area (ZIP 49332). 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 →