Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Braham, MN area (ZIP 55006). These include 48 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Braham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2020.
Braham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braham was 2.8" Hail on Jun 18, 2001, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 19, 2019), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55006 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braham, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Braham has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55006 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 18, 2001. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Braham, MN area (ZIP 55006). 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 →