Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 49886 in Spalding, MI. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
Spalding has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $207K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Spalding has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spalding was Lakeshore Flood on May 18, 2020, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 19, 1996), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49886 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spalding, MI, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Spalding (ZIP 49886) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49886 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 18, 2020. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Spalding, MI area (ZIP 49886). 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 →