Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 49916 in Chassell, MI. These include 19 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Chassell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Chassell has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chassell was Flash Flood on May 15, 2025, which caused $9.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2025), causing $5.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49916 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chassell, MI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Chassell (ZIP 49916) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49916 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2025. This event caused $9.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Chassell, MI area (ZIP 49916). 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 →