Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 56062 in Madelia, MN. These include 40 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
With 40 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Madelia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2017.
Madelia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Madelia has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madelia was 79 mph High Wind on Apr 7, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56062 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madelia, MN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Madelia (ZIP 56062) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Madelia has 4 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56062 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Apr 7, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Madelia, MN area (ZIP 56062). 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 →