Fairmont, MN (ZIP 56031) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Fairmont has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Fairmont has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
Fairmont has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Fairmont 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 Fairmont was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 15, 2004), causing $4.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56031 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairmont, MN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Fairmont (ZIP 56031) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
Fairmont has 3 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56031 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Fairmont, MN area (ZIP 56031). 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 →