Ramsay, MI (ZIP 49959) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 12 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $217K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ramsay has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Ramsay has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
Ramsay has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Ramsay has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ramsay was Flood on Apr 14, 2002, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 11, 2016), causing $1M in damages. 4" Hail on Jul 28, 2006 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49959 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramsay, MI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $217K in property damage.
Yes, Ramsay (ZIP 49959) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
Ramsay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49959 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2002. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Ramsay, MI area (ZIP 49959). 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 →