Elk Rapids, MI (ZIP 49629) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). 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.
Elk Rapids has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Elk Rapids has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1990.
Elk Rapids 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Rapids was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $10M 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 49629 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Rapids, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Elk Rapids has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49629 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 $10.5M in property damage in the Elk Rapids, MI area (ZIP 49629). 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 →