Afton, MI (ZIP 49705) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $239K.
The dominant hazard type for Afton is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2011.
Afton has experienced 2 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 $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Afton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Afton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Afton was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49705 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Afton, MI, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Afton (ZIP 49705) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2004.
Afton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49705 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $239K in property damage in the Afton, MI area (ZIP 49705). 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 →