Garden City, MN (ZIP 56034) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
Garden City has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Garden City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garden City was EF2 Tornado on Aug 18, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56034 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden City, MN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Garden City has 12 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56034 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 18, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Garden City, MN area (ZIP 56034). 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 →