Johannesburg, MI (ZIP 49751) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $692.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Johannesburg has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $342K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Johannesburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2014.
Johannesburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johannesburg was EF1 Tornado on Sep 1, 2014, which caused $215K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $215K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49751 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johannesburg, MI, with 8 events documented.
Johannesburg has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49751 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 1, 2014. This event caused $215K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $692.3K in property damage in the Johannesburg, MI area (ZIP 49751). 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 →