Mesick, MI (ZIP 49668) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $573K.
The dominant hazard type for Mesick is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Mesick has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Mesick 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Mesick has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1989.
Mesick has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesick was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 15, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49668 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesick, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $283K in property damage.
Yes, Mesick (ZIP 49668) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Mesick has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49668 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $573K in property damage in the Mesick, MI area (ZIP 49668). 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 →