Cornell, MI (ZIP 49818) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $354.5K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cornell is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $239.5K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Cornell has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2014.
Cornell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Cornell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornell was Flood on Apr 11, 2014, which caused $85K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 23, 2020), causing $40K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49818 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), 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 Cornell, MI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Cornell (ZIP 49818) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2014.
Cornell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49818 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 11, 2014. This event caused $85K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $354.5K in property damage in the Cornell, MI area (ZIP 49818). 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 →