Hesperia, MI (ZIP 49421) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hesperia is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Hesperia 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Hesperia 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Hesperia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hesperia was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49421 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hesperia, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Hesperia (ZIP 49421) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Hesperia has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49421 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Hesperia, MI area (ZIP 49421). 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 →