ZIP code 49782 in Saint James, MI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 2 blizzards and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (2 total). Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Saint James has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint James was Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 2, 2012), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49782 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events) and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint James, MI, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49782 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 27, 2012. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Saint James, MI area (ZIP 49782). 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 →