Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 49637 in Grawn, MI. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Grawn has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Grawn has experienced 3 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Grawn 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 $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1983.
Grawn 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 Grawn was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $5.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 6, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49637 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grawn, MI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Grawn (ZIP 49637) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Grawn 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 $250.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49637 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 $22.8M in property damage in the Grawn, MI area (ZIP 49637). 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 →