Sagola, MI (ZIP 49881) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $324.5K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sagola is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% 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.
Sagola has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Sagola has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sagola was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 4, 2012, which caused $70K 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 49881 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sagola, MI, with 17 events documented.
Sagola 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49881 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 4, 2012. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $324.5K in property damage in the Sagola, MI area (ZIP 49881). 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 →