Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Belle Plaine, MN area (ZIP 56011). These include 84 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 175 injuries.
With 84 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2019.
Belle Plaine has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1999.
Belle Plaine has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Belle Plaine has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Plaine was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 18, 2014 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56011 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Plaine, MN, with 84 events documented.
Yes, Belle Plaine (ZIP 56011) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Belle Plaine has 8 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56011 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M 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 $60.5M in property damage in the Belle Plaine, MN area (ZIP 56011). 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 →