Macatawa, MI (ZIP 49434) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 9 recorded incidents (39% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2010.
Macatawa has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Macatawa 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Macatawa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
Macatawa has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macatawa was Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2009), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49434 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macatawa, MI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Macatawa (ZIP 49434) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Macatawa has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49434 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Macatawa, MI area (ZIP 49434). 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 →