Wanamingo, MN (ZIP 55983) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
Wanamingo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Wanamingo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Wanamingo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Wanamingo has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2012.
Wanamingo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wanamingo was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2019, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 18, 2015), causing $525K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55983 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wanamingo, MN, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Wanamingo (ZIP 55983) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Wanamingo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55983 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2019. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Wanamingo, MN area (ZIP 55983). 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 →