Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 49459 in Walkerville, MI. These include 4 blizzards, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 4 recorded incidents (31% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Walkerville 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Walkerville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Walkerville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walkerville was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M 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 49459 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walkerville, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Walkerville (ZIP 49459) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Walkerville has 2 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 Apr 12, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49459 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 Walkerville, MI area (ZIP 49459). 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 →