Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 49442 in Muskegon, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Muskegon is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Muskegon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Muskegon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muskegon was Flood on May 23, 2004, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $1M 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 49442 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muskegon, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Muskegon (ZIP 49442) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Muskegon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49442 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2004. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Muskegon, MI area (ZIP 49442). 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 →