North Branch, MN (ZIP 55056) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for North Branch is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 85% 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
North Branch has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2002.
North Branch has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
North Branch has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
North Branch has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Branch was 4.2" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55056 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Branch, MN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, North Branch (ZIP 55056) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
North Branch has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55056 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the North Branch, MN area (ZIP 55056). 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 →