Wakefield, MI (ZIP 49968) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wakefield is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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 Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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.
Wakefield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Wakefield has experienced 4 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 Aug 9, 2020.
Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 49968 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wakefield, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750K in property damage.
Yes, Wakefield (ZIP 49968) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Wakefield 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 49968 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 $20.3M in property damage in the Wakefield, MI area (ZIP 49968). 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 →