Good Thunder, MN (ZIP 56037) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (57 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
Good Thunder has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Good Thunder 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Good Thunder was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 14, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 18, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56037 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Good Thunder, MN, with 57 events documented.
Good Thunder has 17 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56037 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Good Thunder, MN area (ZIP 56037). 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 →