Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Norway, MI area (ZIP 49870). These include 29 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $239.5K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Norway has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $377K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Norway has experienced 4 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 30, 2002.
Norway has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 30, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norway was EF1 Tornado on Sep 30, 2002, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 9, 2000), causing $225K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49870 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norway, MI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Norway (ZIP 49870) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $377K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Norway has 4 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 30, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49870 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 30, 2002. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Norway, MI area (ZIP 49870). 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 →