Hardwood, MI (ZIP 49807) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 22 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2020.
Hardwood has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Hardwood 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 $207K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Hardwood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2019.
Hardwood has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardwood was Lakeshore Flood on May 18, 2020, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 19, 1996), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49807 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardwood, MI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Hardwood (ZIP 49807) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Hardwood has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $225K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49807 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 18, 2020. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Hardwood, MI area (ZIP 49807). 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 →