Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 49507 in Grand Rapids, MI. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 170 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Rapids is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% 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.
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 6 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 Jul 18, 2010.
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. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $30M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2014.
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 EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 5, 2019), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 6, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49507 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 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 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Rapids (ZIP 49507) 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 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49507 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 $40.9M in property damage in the Grand Rapids, MI area (ZIP 49507). 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 →