Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 49903 in Amasa, MI. These include 8 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Amasa has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2017.
Amasa has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Amasa 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.
Amasa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amasa 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 49903 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amasa, MI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $743K in property damage.
Yes, Amasa (ZIP 49903) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49903 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 $1.2M in property damage in the Amasa, MI area (ZIP 49903). 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 →