Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Winthrop, MN area (ZIP 55396). These include 63 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Winthrop is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Winthrop has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Winthrop has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winthrop was 4" Hail on Jul 9, 2017, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 9, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55396 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winthrop, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Winthrop has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55396 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2017. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Winthrop, MN area (ZIP 55396). 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 →