Barnum, MN (ZIP 55707) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Barnum is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Barnum has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
Barnum has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Barnum 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnum was Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $16M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55707 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnum, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Barnum (ZIP 55707) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
Barnum has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55707 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Barnum, MN area (ZIP 55707). 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 →