Wells, MI (ZIP 49894) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2019.
Wells has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Wells has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Wells has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Wells has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Wells has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was EF2 Tornado on Jul 19, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph High Wind (Nov 10, 1998), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Apr 20, 1996 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49894 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, MI, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Wells (ZIP 49894) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Wells has 3 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49894 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Wells, MI area (ZIP 49894). 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 →