Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 49341 in Rockford, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms 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 hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Rockford has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
Rockford 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.
Rockford has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Rockford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Rockford 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 Rockford was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Apr 26, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49341 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 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 Rockford, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 49341) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Rockford has 9 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 $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49341 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 $14.5M in property damage in the Rockford, MI area (ZIP 49341). 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 →