Scottville, MI (ZIP 49454) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Scottville is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2012.
Scottville has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Scottville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 1977.
Scottville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Scottville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottville was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 12, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49454 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottville, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Scottville (ZIP 49454) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Scottville has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49454 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Scottville, MI area (ZIP 49454). 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 →