Cedar, MI (ZIP 49621) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Cedar is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Cedar has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $491K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Cedar has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Cedar 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. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1969.
Cedar has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2023.
Cedar 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 Cedar was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $5.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49621 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar, MI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Cedar (ZIP 49621) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $491K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Cedar 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 Jun 26, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49621 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 $22.1M in property damage in the Cedar, MI area (ZIP 49621). 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 →