Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Walker, MI area (ZIP 49504). These include 28 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 307 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Walker has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Walker has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Walker has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Walker has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 24, 2023), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49504 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, MI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Walker (ZIP 49504) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Walker has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49504 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.9M in property damage in the Walker, MI area (ZIP 49504). 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 →