Wright, MN (ZIP 55798) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Wright has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wright was EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1986, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55798 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events) and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wright, MN, with 18 events documented.
Wright has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55798 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1986. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Wright, MN area (ZIP 55798). 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 →