Lanse, MI (ZIP 49946) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Lanse has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $628K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lanse has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2025.
Lanse has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2020.
Lanse has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lanse was 2.8" Hail on Jul 18, 2022, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 15, 2025), causing $9.3M in damages. Flood on May 12, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49946 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanse, MI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Lanse (ZIP 49946) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2025.
Lanse has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49946 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 18, 2022. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the Lanse, MI area (ZIP 49946). 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 →