Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 49440 in Muskegon, MI. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 13 recorded incidents (45% 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Muskegon has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M 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 Apr 12, 2014.
Muskegon 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 31, 2023.
Muskegon has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muskegon was Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49440 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muskegon, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Muskegon (ZIP 49440) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49440 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Muskegon, MI area (ZIP 49440). 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 →