Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Brownton, MN area (ZIP 55312). These include 63 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Brownton is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Brownton has experienced 9 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Brownton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Brownton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Brownton 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.
Brownton has experienced 1 flood 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownton was EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 4, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55312 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownton, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Brownton (ZIP 55312) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $190K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2010.
Brownton has 9 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55312 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Brownton, MN area (ZIP 55312). 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 →