Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Wayland, MI area (ZIP 49348). These include 29 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Wayland has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Wayland 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Wayland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayland was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 11, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49348 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayland, MI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Wayland (ZIP 49348) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Wayland has 11 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49348 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 11, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Wayland, MI area (ZIP 49348). 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 →