Freeborn, MN (ZIP 56032) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Freeborn has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $75.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Freeborn 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Freeborn 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Freeborn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeborn was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56032 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeborn, MN, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Freeborn (ZIP 56032) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Freeborn has 7 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 $75.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56032 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.5M in property damage in the Freeborn, MN area (ZIP 56032). 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 →