Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 49682 in Suttons Bay, MI. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Suttons Bay has experienced 3 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Suttons Bay 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Suttons Bay 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 $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Suttons Bay 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 May 8, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Suttons Bay was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $5.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49682 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Suttons Bay, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Suttons Bay (ZIP 49682) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Suttons Bay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49682 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Suttons Bay, MI area (ZIP 49682). 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 →