Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 49419 in Hamilton, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 224 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (40% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $960K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Hamilton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Hamilton 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 $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Hamilton 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2009, which caused $34M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $4M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49419 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $960K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 49419) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Hamilton has 11 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49419 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2009. This event caused $34M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Hamilton, MI area (ZIP 49419). 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 →