Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 49505 in Grand Rapids, MI. These include 24 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Grand Rapids has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Grand Rapids has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids was EF1 Tornado on Aug 24, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49505 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Rapids, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Rapids (ZIP 49505) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Grand Rapids has 5 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49505 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.6M in property damage in the Grand Rapids, MI area (ZIP 49505). 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 →