Amboy, MN (ZIP 56010) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Amboy has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
Amboy has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Amboy has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Amboy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amboy was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56010 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amboy, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Amboy (ZIP 56010) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Amboy has 6 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 Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56010 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Amboy, MN area (ZIP 56010). 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 →