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49457 Twin Lake, MI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Twin Lake, MI (49457)

Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 49457 in Twin Lake, MI. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Twin Lake is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 47% 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 $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2021.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Twin Lake has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 23, 2007.

❄️ Blizzards

Twin Lake 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Twin Lake has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 1967.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Twin Lake was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Twin Lake, MI (49457)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49457 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 49457?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twin Lake, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $745K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 49457 (Twin Lake) prone to flooding?

Yes, Twin Lake (ZIP 49457) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.

Has Twin Lake (49457) ever been hit by a tornado?

Twin Lake has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 1967.

What was the worst natural disaster in Twin Lake, MI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49457 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 49457?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Twin Lake, MI area (ZIP 49457). 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 →

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