Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 55719 in Chisholm, MN. These include 33 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chisholm is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Chisholm 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1971.
Chisholm has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chisholm was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55719 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chisholm, MN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Chisholm 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55719 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Chisholm, MN area (ZIP 55719). 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 →