Buckley, MI (ZIP 49620) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Buckley is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Buckley has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Buckley has experienced 1 flood 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2012.
Buckley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckley was Flash Flood on Oct 6, 2012, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49620 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckley, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $283K in property damage.
Yes, Buckley (ZIP 49620) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2012.
Buckley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49620 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 6, 2012. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Buckley, MI area (ZIP 49620). 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 →