Blue Earth, MN (ZIP 56013) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (51 total). 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Blue Earth has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1998.
Blue Earth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Blue Earth has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Blue Earth 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Earth was Flood on Sep 14, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage. Another major event was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 20, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56013 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Earth, MN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Earth (ZIP 56013) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Blue Earth has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56013 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2004. This event caused $4.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Blue Earth, MN area (ZIP 56013). 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 →