Rodney, MI (ZIP 49342) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Rodney 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.
Rodney 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2022.
Rodney has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 1998.
Rodney has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 Rodney was Flood on May 11, 2022, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49342 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rodney, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $265K in property damage.
Yes, Rodney (ZIP 49342) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2022.
Rodney has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49342 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 2022. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Rodney, MI area (ZIP 49342). 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 →