Hawks, MI (ZIP 49743) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Hawks has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
Hawks has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawks was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2004, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49743 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawks, MI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Hawks has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49743 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2004. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Hawks, MI area (ZIP 49743). 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 →