Frederic, MI (ZIP 49733) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
Frederic has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2024.
Frederic has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2014.
Frederic has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2014.
Frederic has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frederic was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 4, 2014, which caused $295K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49733 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frederic, MI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Frederic (ZIP 49733) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
Frederic has 4 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 $550.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49733 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 4, 2014. This event caused $295K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Frederic, MI area (ZIP 49733). 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 →