Whitehall, MI (ZIP 49461) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Whitehall 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 31, 2023.
Whitehall 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Whitehall has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K 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 Sep 21, 2010.
Whitehall 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitehall was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49461 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitehall, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $635K in property damage.
Yes, Whitehall (ZIP 49461) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Whitehall 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49461 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Whitehall, MI area (ZIP 49461). 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 →