Alpha, MI (ZIP 49902) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Alpha is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $743K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 1, 2023.
Alpha has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Alpha has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2016.
Alpha has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpha was Heavy Snow on Jan 24, 1997, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2002), causing $280K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49902 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpha, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $743K in property damage.
Yes, Alpha (ZIP 49902) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49902 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 24, 1997. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Alpha, MI area (ZIP 49902). 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 →