Little Lake, MI (ZIP 49833) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (39 total). 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 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Little Lake has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $14.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Little Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Lake 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 49833 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Lake, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Little Lake (ZIP 49833) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49833 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 $17.4M in property damage in the Little Lake, MI area (ZIP 49833). 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 →