Wellston, MI (ZIP 49689) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 6 blizzards, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Wellston has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Wellston has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Wellston has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1985.
Wellston has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellston was Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Jul 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49689 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellston, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725K in property damage.
Yes, Wellston (ZIP 49689) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Wellston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49689 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Wellston, MI area (ZIP 49689). 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 →