Pierson, MI (ZIP 49339) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 5 tornadoes, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
With 5 recorded incidents (26% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 1990.
Pierson has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Pierson 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Pierson has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 6, 2023.
Pierson has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 1998.
Pierson 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 Pierson was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M 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 49339 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierson, MI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $102.5K in property damage.
Yes, Pierson (ZIP 49339) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Pierson has 5 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49339 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Pierson, MI area (ZIP 49339). 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 →