Caspian, MI (ZIP 49915) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Caspian has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
Caspian 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.
Caspian 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
Caspian 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 Aug 15, 1978.
Caspian has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caspian was 1.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2000, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 24, 1997), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49915 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caspian, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Caspian (ZIP 49915) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
Caspian 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 Aug 15, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49915 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2000. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Caspian, MI area (ZIP 49915). 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 →