Rogers City, MI (ZIP 49779) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $538.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Rogers City has experienced 4 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 $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Rogers City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rogers City was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49779 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rogers City, MI, with 14 events documented.
Rogers City has 3 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49779 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $538.5K in property damage in the Rogers City, MI area (ZIP 49779). 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 →