Kingsley, MI (ZIP 49649) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 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 59% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Kingsley 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.
Kingsley 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.
Kingsley has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1989.
Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 49649 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsley, MI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Kingsley (ZIP 49649) 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.
Kingsley has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49649 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 Kingsley, MI area (ZIP 49649). 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 →