Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Bricelyn, MN area (ZIP 56014). These include 34 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $149K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Bricelyn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2001.
Bricelyn has experienced 2 floods 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2007.
Bricelyn 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 Bricelyn was Flood on Sep 14, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 20, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56014 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bricelyn, MN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $149K in property damage.
Yes, Bricelyn (ZIP 56014) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2007.
Bricelyn has 14 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 $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56014 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 Bricelyn, MN area (ZIP 56014). 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 →