Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Skandia, MI area (ZIP 49885). These include 39 blizzards, 38 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 17 (44%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Skandia has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Skandia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2012.
Skandia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skandia was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (May 1, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49885 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (38 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skandia, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Skandia (ZIP 49885) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Skandia has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49885 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Skandia, MI area (ZIP 49885). 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 →