Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Grand Meadow, MN area (ZIP 55936). These include 36 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $956K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Grand Meadow has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Grand Meadow has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Grand Meadow has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Meadow was Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 12, 2022), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55936 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Meadow, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150.5K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Meadow (ZIP 55936) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Grand Meadow has 7 recorded tornado events 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55936 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Grand Meadow, MN area (ZIP 55936). 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 →