Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 56028 in Elysian, MN. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $770K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Elysian has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Elysian has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Elysian 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 Elysian was EF1 Tornado on Jun 4, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 28, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56028 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elysian, MN, with 23 events documented.
Elysian has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56028 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $770K in property damage in the Elysian, MN area (ZIP 56028). 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 →