Thompson, MI (ZIP 49854) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thompson is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Thompson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Thompson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 1997.
Thompson has experienced 1 flood 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thompson was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 5, 1997, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 10, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49854 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Thompson (ZIP 49854) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Thompson has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $53K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49854 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 5, 1997. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Thompson, MI area (ZIP 49854). 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 →