ZIP code 56036, covering Glenville, MN, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $141.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glenville is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $641.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $60.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $80.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Glenville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Glenville 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.
Glenville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 19, 2013 also caused significant damage ($24.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56036 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenville, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $641.5K in property damage.
Yes, Glenville (ZIP 56036) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Glenville has 15 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 $80.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56036 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141.9M in property damage in the Glenville, MN area (ZIP 56036). 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 →