Spring Lake, MI (ZIP 49456) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (16 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2016.
Spring Lake has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 31, 2023.
Spring Lake 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Spring Lake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K 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 Dec 16, 2021.
Spring Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Lake was Flood on May 18, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49456 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Lake, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Lake (ZIP 49456) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Spring Lake has 3 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49456 was Flood, which occurred on May 18, 2020. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Spring Lake, MI area (ZIP 49456). 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 →