Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 48456 in Minden City, MI. These include 5 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Minden City is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 24% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2012.
Minden City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $112.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Minden City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Minden City has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Minden City has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Minden City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minden City was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 27, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48456 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minden City, MI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Minden City (ZIP 48456) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Minden City has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $112.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48456 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Minden City, MI area (ZIP 48456). 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 →