ZIP code 56009, covering Alden, MN, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $103.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alden is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Alden has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Alden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Alden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Alden has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alden was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56009 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alden, MN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Alden (ZIP 56009) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Alden has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56009 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103.4M in property damage in the Alden, MN area (ZIP 56009). 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 →