Limestone, MI (ZIP 49816) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Limestone has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Limestone has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Limestone has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2017.
Limestone has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2020.
Limestone has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Limestone was 87 mph High Wind on Nov 10, 1998, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 5, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 20, 1996 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49816 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Limestone, MI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Limestone (ZIP 49816) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
Limestone has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49816 was 87 mph High Wind, which occurred on Nov 10, 1998. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Limestone, MI area (ZIP 49816). 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 →