Elberta, MI (ZIP 49628) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (3 total). 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.
Elberta has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2007.
Elberta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
Elberta 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.
Elberta 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.
Elberta has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elberta 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49628 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elberta, MI, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Elberta (ZIP 49628) 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.
Elberta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49628 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 $17.8M in property damage in the Elberta, MI area (ZIP 49628). 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 →