Allendale, MI (ZIP 49401) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
Allendale has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Allendale has experienced 6 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1979.
Allendale 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.
Allendale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Allendale 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 Allendale was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $3.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49401 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allendale, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Allendale (ZIP 49401) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Allendale has 6 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 $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49401 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 $9.9M in property damage in the Allendale, MI area (ZIP 49401). 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 →