Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 49862 in Christmas, MI. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (27 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Christmas has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Christmas has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Christmas has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Christmas was Flood on May 5, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49862 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Christmas, MI, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Christmas (ZIP 49862) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Christmas 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 49862 was Flood, which occurred on May 5, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Christmas, MI area (ZIP 49862). 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 →