ZIP code 49841, covering Princeton, MI, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (38 total). 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
Princeton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Princeton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Princeton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was 3" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 20, 2007), causing $4M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 20, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49841 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, MI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 49841) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $665K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Princeton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49841 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Princeton, MI area (ZIP 49841). 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 →