Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 49730 in Elmira, MI. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Elmira has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $342K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Elmira has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2022.
Elmira has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Elmira has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmira was EF3 Tornado on May 20, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2018), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49730 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmira, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Elmira (ZIP 49730) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Elmira has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49730 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Elmira, MI area (ZIP 49730). 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 →