Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 49738 in Grayling, MI. These include 23 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Grayling is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2014.
Grayling 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.
Grayling has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
Grayling has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
Grayling has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grayling was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $1.4M 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 49738 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grayling, MI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Grayling (ZIP 49738) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
Grayling has 15 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49738 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Grayling, MI area (ZIP 49738). 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 →