Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 49653 in Lake Leelanau, MI. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.7M.
With 17 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Lake Leelanau 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.
Lake Leelanau has experienced 3 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 $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Lake Leelanau has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2023.
Lake Leelanau 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 Lake Leelanau 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 49653 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Leelanau, MI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Leelanau (ZIP 49653) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49653 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 $21.7M in property damage in the Lake Leelanau, MI area (ZIP 49653). 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 →