Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 49831 in Felch, MI. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.8K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% 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.
Felch has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2000.
Felch has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2013.
Felch has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Felch was Winter Weather on Jan 23, 2020, which caused $40K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Weather (Dec 30, 2017), causing $40K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49831 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Felch, MI, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Felch (ZIP 49831) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2013.
Felch has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49831 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Jan 23, 2020. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.8K in property damage in the Felch, MI area (ZIP 49831). 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 →