Bessemer, MI (ZIP 49911) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bessemer is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $217K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Bessemer 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Bessemer has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Bessemer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bessemer was Flood on Apr 14, 2002, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 11, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49911 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bessemer, MI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750K in property damage.
Yes, Bessemer (ZIP 49911) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Bessemer has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49911 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2002. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Bessemer, MI area (ZIP 49911). 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 →