Northport, MI (ZIP 49670) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Northport 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $189K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Northport has experienced 2 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Northport has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Northport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northport was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $13.7M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49670 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northport, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Northport (ZIP 49670) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $189K 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 49670 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.3M in property damage in the Northport, MI area (ZIP 49670). 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 →