Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 49622 in Central Lake, MI. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (9 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
Central Lake has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Central Lake has experienced 4 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Central Lake 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Central Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Central Lake was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 8, 2016), causing $865K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49622 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central Lake, MI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Central Lake has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49622 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Central Lake, MI area (ZIP 49622). 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 →