Interlochen, MI (ZIP 49643) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Interlochen 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.
Interlochen 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Interlochen 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.
Interlochen 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 Interlochen 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49643 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Interlochen, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Interlochen (ZIP 49643) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Interlochen 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 49643 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 $20.9M in property damage in the Interlochen, MI area (ZIP 49643). 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 →