Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 49877 in Ralph, MI. These include 14 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $364.5K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (14 total). 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.
Ralph has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
Ralph has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2000.
Ralph has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ralph was EF1 Tornado on Jun 10, 2000, which caused $120K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 23, 2020), causing $40K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49877 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ralph, MI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $239.5K in property damage.
Ralph has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49877 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 10, 2000. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $364.5K in property damage in the Ralph, MI area (ZIP 49877). 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 →