Merritt, MI (ZIP 49667) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $185K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2022.
Merritt 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Merritt has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merritt was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49667 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merritt, MI, with 8 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49667 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $185K in property damage in the Merritt, MI area (ZIP 49667). 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 →