Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 49613 in Arcadia, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Arcadia has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Arcadia has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1956.
Arcadia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
Arcadia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Arcadia 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arcadia was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $2.6M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49613 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arcadia, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Arcadia (ZIP 49613) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Arcadia has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49613 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Arcadia, MI area (ZIP 49613). 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 →