Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 56019 in Comfrey, MN. These include 27 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $48.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Comfrey has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Comfrey 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Comfrey 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 Comfrey was EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $45M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 23, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 14, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56019 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Comfrey, MN, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Comfrey (ZIP 56019) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Comfrey has 11 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 $48.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56019 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.8M in property damage in the Comfrey, MN area (ZIP 56019). 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 →