Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Mapleton, MN area (ZIP 56065). These include 47 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Mapleton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Mapleton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Mapleton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Mapleton 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 Mapleton 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 (Aug 1, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56065 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (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 Mapleton, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Mapleton (ZIP 56065) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Mapleton has 8 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56065 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Mapleton, MN area (ZIP 56065). 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 →