ZIP code 56021, covering Courtland, MN, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $153.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Courtland is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Courtland has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $121M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2017.
Courtland has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Courtland was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $120M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 20, 1998), causing $12M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 20, 1998 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56021 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Courtland, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Courtland (ZIP 56021) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Courtland has 8 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 $121M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56021 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $153.3M in property damage in the Courtland, MN area (ZIP 56021). 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 →