Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 55786 in Taconite, MN. These include 23 hailstorms and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 96% of all recorded events (23 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Taconite has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taconite was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1977, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55786 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taconite, MN, with 23 events documented.
Taconite has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55786 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1977. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Taconite, MN area (ZIP 55786). 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 →