Herron, MI (ZIP 49744) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $413K.
The dominant hazard type for Herron is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Herron has experienced 3 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Herron has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Herron has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 1971.
Herron has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herron was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $245K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49744 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herron, MI, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Herron (ZIP 49744) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Herron has 3 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 $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49744 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $245K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $413K in property damage in the Herron, MI area (ZIP 49744). 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 →