Linden, MI (ZIP 48451) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Linden has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Linden has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Linden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Linden 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 $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Linden has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linden was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 24, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48451 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linden, MI, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Linden (ZIP 48451) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $219K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Linden has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48451 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Linden, MI area (ZIP 48451). 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 →