Rapid City, MI (ZIP 49676) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
Rapid City 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.
Rapid City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Rapid City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
Rapid City 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.
Rapid City 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rapid City was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 11, 2021), causing $325K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49676 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rapid City, MI, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Rapid City (ZIP 49676) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Rapid City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49676 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Rapid City, MI area (ZIP 49676). 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 →