Hessel, MI (ZIP 49745) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $90K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (3 total). Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Hessel has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hessel was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49745 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events) and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hessel, MI, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49745 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90K in property damage in the Hessel, MI area (ZIP 49745). 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 →