Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 49659 in Mancelona, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Mancelona has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Mancelona 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.
Mancelona has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 26, 1998.
Mancelona 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Mancelona 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mancelona was EF3 Tornado on May 20, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49659 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mancelona, MI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Mancelona (ZIP 49659) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $326K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Mancelona has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49659 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.2M in property damage in the Mancelona, MI area (ZIP 49659). 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 →