Hillman, MI (ZIP 49746) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $670K.
With 18 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Hillman has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Hillman 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillman was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $240K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49746 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillman, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Hillman has 5 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 $455K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49746 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $240K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $670K in property damage in the Hillman, MI area (ZIP 49746). 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 →