Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 49707 in Alpena, MI. These include 35 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Alpena has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $297.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Alpena 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Alpena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 1971.
Alpena has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpena was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2004, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $245K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49707 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpena, MI, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Alpena (ZIP 49707) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Alpena has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $297.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49707 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2004. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Alpena, MI area (ZIP 49707). 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 →