Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Ellendale, MN area (ZIP 56026). These include 40 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $78.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Ellendale 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 $41.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Ellendale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Ellendale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellendale was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $28.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56026 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellendale, MN, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Ellendale (ZIP 56026) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Ellendale has 21 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 $78.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56026 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 $120.2M in property damage in the Ellendale, MN area (ZIP 56026). 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 →