Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 49893 in Wallace, MI. These include 24 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wallace is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Wallace 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.
Wallace 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Wallace has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1970.
Wallace has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace 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 49893 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, MI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 49893) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Wallace has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49893 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Wallace, MI area (ZIP 49893). 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 →