Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Hudsonville, MI area (ZIP 49426). These include 32 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.6M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 380 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Hudsonville 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 $38.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Hudsonville 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.
Hudsonville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M 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 Aug 20, 2016.
Hudsonville 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 Hudsonville was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2009, which caused $34M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49426 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hudsonville, MI, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hudsonville (ZIP 49426) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Hudsonville 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 $30.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49426 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 $95.6M in property damage in the Hudsonville, MI area (ZIP 49426). 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 →