Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 49646 in Kalkaska, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Kalkaska has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2014.
Kalkaska has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Kalkaska has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kalkaska was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $1.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 49646 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kalkaska, MI, with 16 events documented.
Kalkaska has 6 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49646 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Kalkaska, MI area (ZIP 49646). 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 →