Brutus, MI (ZIP 49716) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 2 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Brutus is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $236K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Brutus 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 $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Brutus 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Brutus has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brutus was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49716 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brutus, MI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $236K in property damage.
Yes, Brutus (ZIP 49716) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $236K 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 49716 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Brutus, MI area (ZIP 49716). 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 →