Forbes, MN (ZIP 55738) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Forbes has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Forbes has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forbes was EF1 Tornado on Aug 25, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55738 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forbes, MN, with 16 events documented.
Forbes has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55738 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 25, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Forbes, MN area (ZIP 55738). 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 →