Kearsarge, MI (ZIP 49942) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $118M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 8 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Kearsarge has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $118M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kearsarge was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2018, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 12, 2023), causing $18M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49942 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events) and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kearsarge, MI, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Kearsarge (ZIP 49942) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49942 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2018. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118M in property damage in the Kearsarge, MI area (ZIP 49942). 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 →