Copper Harbor, MI (ZIP 49918) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $237K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (3 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Copper Harbor has experienced 3 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 Aug 17, 2002.
Copper Harbor has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Copper Harbor was Lakeshore Flood on Nov 27, 2019, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49918 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Copper Harbor, MI, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Copper Harbor (ZIP 49918) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49918 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on Nov 27, 2019. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $237K in property damage in the Copper Harbor, MI area (ZIP 49918). 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 →