Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 49648 in Kewadin, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kewadin is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
Kewadin has experienced 4 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Kewadin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Kewadin 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Kewadin has experienced 1 flood 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kewadin was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 8, 2016), causing $865K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49648 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kewadin, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kewadin (ZIP 49648) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Kewadin has 3 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49648 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Kewadin, MI area (ZIP 49648). 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 →