Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 49880 in Rock, MI. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Rock has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Rock has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2015.
Rock has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $905K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Rock has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1972.
Rock has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 5, 1997, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph High Wind (Nov 10, 1998), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Apr 20, 1996 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49880 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Rock (ZIP 49880) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $905K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Rock has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49880 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 5, 1997. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Rock, MI area (ZIP 49880). 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 →