Elmore, MN (ZIP 56027) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elmore is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Elmore has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Elmore 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.
Elmore has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Elmore 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 Elmore was Flood on Sep 14, 2004, which caused $4.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 29, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56027 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmore, MN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $138K in property damage.
Yes, Elmore (ZIP 56027) 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.
Elmore has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56027 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 $5.8M in property damage in the Elmore, MN area (ZIP 56027). 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 →