Makinen, MN (ZIP 55763) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Makinen has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Makinen has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Makinen has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Makinen was 107 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 5, 2023, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55763 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Makinen, MN, with 19 events documented.
Makinen has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55763 was 107 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 2023. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5K in property damage in the Makinen, MN area (ZIP 55763). 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 →