Vanderbilt, MI (ZIP 49795) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $607K.
With 11 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Vanderbilt 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.
Vanderbilt has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Vanderbilt has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vanderbilt was EF3 Tornado on Jul 3, 1974, which caused $250K 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 49795 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (6 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vanderbilt, MI, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Vanderbilt (ZIP 49795) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Vanderbilt has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49795 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 3, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $607K in property damage in the Vanderbilt, MI area (ZIP 49795). 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 →