Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Deerton, MI area (ZIP 49822). These include 39 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (57% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Deerton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $15.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Deerton 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.
Deerton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deerton was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 5, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on May 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49822 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (8 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deerton, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Deerton (ZIP 49822) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
Deerton 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 49822 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 $18.8M in property damage in the Deerton, MI area (ZIP 49822). 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 →