Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 49970 in Watton, MI. These include 10 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (10 total). 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.
Watton has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Watton 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watton was Flood on Apr 28, 2013, which caused $2.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 12, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49970 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watton, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $628K in property damage.
Yes, Watton (ZIP 49970) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49970 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 28, 2013. This event caused $2.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Watton, MI area (ZIP 49970). 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 →