Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 49868 in Newberry, MI. These include 24 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 4 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
Newberry has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Newberry has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 1977.
Newberry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newberry was 4" Hail on Jun 30, 2018, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49868 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newberry, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Newberry has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49868 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2018. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Newberry, MI area (ZIP 49868). 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 →