Gaylord, MI (ZIP 49735) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gaylord is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Gaylord 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.
Gaylord has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Gaylord has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2022.
Gaylord 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gaylord 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 49735 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaylord, MI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Gaylord (ZIP 49735) 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.
Gaylord has 4 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 $50.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49735 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 $52.6M in property damage in the Gaylord, MI area (ZIP 49735). 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 →