Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 49756 in Lewiston, MI. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lewiston is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
Lewiston has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2007.
Lewiston has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Lewiston has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewiston was EF2 Tornado on Jul 3, 1999, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49756 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewiston, MI, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Lewiston (ZIP 49756) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2006.
Lewiston has 9 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49756 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 3, 1999. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Lewiston, MI area (ZIP 49756). 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 →