Alanson, MI (ZIP 49706) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $290K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2011.
Alanson 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 $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Alanson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alanson 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 49706 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alanson, MI, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Alanson (ZIP 49706) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49706 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 $290K in property damage in the Alanson, MI area (ZIP 49706). 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 →