Glen Arbor, MI (ZIP 49636) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Arbor is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Glen Arbor has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Glen Arbor has experienced 2 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Glen Arbor has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Glen Arbor has experienced 2 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 $179K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Glen Arbor 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 Jul 31, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Arbor was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 2, 2015), causing $18.8M in damages. Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($13.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49636 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Arbor, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Glen Arbor (ZIP 49636) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $179K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Glen Arbor 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 Jul 31, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49636 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.2M in property damage in the Glen Arbor, MI area (ZIP 49636). 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 →