Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 49684 in Traverse City, MI. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Traverse City is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Traverse City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Traverse City 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.
Traverse City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1969.
Traverse 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 $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Traverse City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Traverse City 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. Flash Flood on Oct 6, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49684 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Traverse City, MI, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Traverse City (ZIP 49684) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
Traverse City has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49684 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 $24.5M in property damage in the Traverse City, MI area (ZIP 49684). 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 →