Painesdale, MI (ZIP 49955) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 18 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (18 total). 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.
Painesdale has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2018.
Painesdale has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Painesdale was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2025, which caused $5.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49955 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Painesdale, MI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $235K in property damage.
Yes, Painesdale (ZIP 49955) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5.5M 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 49955 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2025. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Painesdale, MI area (ZIP 49955). 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 →