ZIP code 49808, covering Big Bay, MI, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Big Bay is blizzards, with 39 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (44%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Big Bay has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
Big Bay has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2023.
Big Bay has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2019.
Big Bay has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2024.
Big Bay has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Bay was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (May 1, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49808 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Bay, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Big Bay (ZIP 49808) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2023.
Big Bay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49808 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Big Bay, MI area (ZIP 49808). 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 →