Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 49839 in Grand Marais, MI. These include 15 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $658.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Marais is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Grand Marais has experienced 3 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 $68.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Grand Marais has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1987.
Grand Marais has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Marais was Winter Storm on May 1, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49839 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Marais, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Grand Marais (ZIP 49839) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Grand Marais has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49839 was Winter Storm, which occurred on May 1, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $658.5K in property damage in the Grand Marais, MI area (ZIP 49839). 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 →