Gould City, MI (ZIP 49838) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $75K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2014.
Gould City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Gould City 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 Jul 14, 1984.
Gould City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gould City was Heavy Snow on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49838 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gould City, MI, with 8 events documented.
Gould City 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49838 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75K in property damage in the Gould City, MI area (ZIP 49838). 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 →