Negaunee, MI (ZIP 49866) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Negaunee is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 56% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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.
Negaunee has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $17.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2022.
Negaunee has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
Negaunee has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Negaunee was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 20, 2007), causing $10M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 20, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49866 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Negaunee, MI, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.5M in property damage.
Yes, Negaunee (ZIP 49866) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49866 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 $36.5M in property damage in the Negaunee, MI area (ZIP 49866). 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 →