Embarrass, MN (ZIP 55732) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 extreme cold events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $640K. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Embarrass has experienced 10 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 25, 2017.
Embarrass has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2023.
Embarrass has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 1969.
Embarrass has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Embarrass has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Embarrass was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55732 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), extreme cold events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Embarrass, MN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Embarrass (ZIP 55732) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Embarrass has 4 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55732 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $640K in property damage in the Embarrass, MN area (ZIP 55732). 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 →