ZIP code 49892, covering Vulcan, MI, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.
Vulcan has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Vulcan has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Vulcan has experienced 2 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vulcan was EF3 Tornado on Jul 4, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 15, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49892 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vulcan, MI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Vulcan (ZIP 49892) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Vulcan has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49892 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1986. 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 $4.2M in property damage in the Vulcan, MI area (ZIP 49892). 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 →