Welch, MN (ZIP 55089) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Welch has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2018.
Welch has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Welch 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 1987.
Welch has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2012.
Welch 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 Welch was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1996, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 27, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55089 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welch, MN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Welch (ZIP 55089) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Welch has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55089 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1996. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Welch, MN area (ZIP 55089). 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 →