Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 56035 in Geneva, MN. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $52.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Geneva has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Geneva has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $34.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Geneva has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2018.
Geneva 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geneva was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $28.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 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 56035 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneva, MN, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.8M in property damage.
Yes, Geneva (ZIP 56035) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Geneva has 11 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 $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56035 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $28.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.6M in property damage in the Geneva, MN area (ZIP 56035). 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 →