Quinnesec, MI (ZIP 49876) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% 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.
Quinnesec has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $268K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2022.
Quinnesec 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.
Quinnesec 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 Quinnesec was EF1 Tornado on Sep 30, 2002, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 17, 2016), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49876 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quinnesec, MI, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Quinnesec (ZIP 49876) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $268K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2022.
Quinnesec 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 49876 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 $7.7M in property damage in the Quinnesec, MI area (ZIP 49876). 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 →