Muskegon, MI (ZIP 49441) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (24 total). 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2017.
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 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Muskegon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muskegon was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $2M 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 49441 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muskegon, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Muskegon (ZIP 49441) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Muskegon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49441 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 $11.2M in property damage in the Muskegon, MI area (ZIP 49441). 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 →