Crystal Falls, MI (ZIP 49920) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Crystal Falls is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Crystal Falls 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.
Crystal Falls has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Crystal Falls has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Crystal Falls has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Crystal Falls 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal Falls was Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 2023), causing $3.1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49920 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal Falls, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Falls (ZIP 49920) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Crystal Falls has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $140K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49920 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Crystal Falls, MI area (ZIP 49920). 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 →