ZIP code 49728 in Eckerman, MI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 5 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 5 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Eckerman has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Eckerman has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eckerman was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49728 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eckerman, MI, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49728 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Eckerman, MI area (ZIP 49728). 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 →