Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the North Lake, MI area (ZIP 49849). These include 53 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. 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.
North Lake has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $24.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
North Lake has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
North Lake has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Lake was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 12, 2023), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on May 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49849 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Lake, MI, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, North Lake (ZIP 49849) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
North Lake has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49849 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 $29.4M in property damage in the North Lake, MI area (ZIP 49849). 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 →