Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP 49506) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Grand Rapids has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
Grand Rapids has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
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. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2001.
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 Ice Storm on Feb 5, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $3.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49506 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Rapids, MI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $455K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Rapids (ZIP 49506) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
Grand Rapids has 5 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49506 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 5, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Grand Rapids, MI area (ZIP 49506). 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 →