Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 49774 in Pickford, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $110K.
The dominant hazard type for Pickford is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Pickford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. 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.
Pickford has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pickford 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 49774 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pickford, MI, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Pickford (ZIP 49774) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49774 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 $110K in property damage in the Pickford, MI area (ZIP 49774). 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 →