ZIP code 56069, covering Montgomery, MN, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.4M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Montgomery is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Montgomery has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Montgomery has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Montgomery has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Montgomery has experienced 1 flood 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery was 2.8" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $52.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1998), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56069 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, MN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.5M in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 56069) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Montgomery has 7 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 $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56069 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.4M in property damage in the Montgomery, MN area (ZIP 56069). 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 →