Skanee, MI (ZIP 49962) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 6 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Skanee is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Skanee has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2023.
Skanee has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
Skanee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
Skanee has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2024.
Skanee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skanee was Flood on May 12, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 4, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49962 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skanee, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $628K in property damage.
Yes, Skanee (ZIP 49962) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2023.
Skanee has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49962 was Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Skanee, MI area (ZIP 49962). 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 →