Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 49635 in Frankfort, MI. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Frankfort has experienced 3 floods 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 $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Frankfort has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
Frankfort has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1989.
Frankfort 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.
Frankfort 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 Frankfort 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 49635 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frankfort, MI, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Frankfort (ZIP 49635) 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.
Frankfort 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49635 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 $18M in property damage in the Frankfort, MI area (ZIP 49635). 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 →