Clarks Grove, MN (ZIP 56016) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $86M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (41 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $50.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Clarks Grove has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2018.
Clarks Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $35.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Clarks Grove 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarks Grove was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $28.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), 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 56016 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarks Grove, MN, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Clarks Grove (ZIP 56016) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Clarks Grove has 16 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56016 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $28.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86M in property damage in the Clarks Grove, MN area (ZIP 56016). 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 →