Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 49879 in Republic, MI. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 20 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
Republic has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $743K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 1, 2023.
Republic has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Republic has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
Republic has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $62.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2016.
Republic has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Republic was Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 2023), causing $3.1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49879 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Republic, MI, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Republic (ZIP 49879) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Republic has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $62.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49879 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Republic, MI area (ZIP 49879). 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 →