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49675 Onekama, MI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Onekama, MI (49675)

Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 49675 in Onekama, MI. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Onekama is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Onekama has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Onekama has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Onekama 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Onekama has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1956.

💨 Severe wind events

Onekama has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2000.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Onekama was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 27, 2024), causing $2M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Onekama, MI (49675)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49675 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 49675?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Onekama, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 49675 (Onekama) prone to flooding?

Yes, Onekama (ZIP 49675) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2024.

Has Onekama (49675) ever been hit by a tornado?

Onekama has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1956.

What was the worst natural disaster in Onekama, MI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49675 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 49675?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Onekama, MI area (ZIP 49675). 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 →

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