Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the New Prague, MN area (ZIP 56071). These include 74 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 74 recorded incidents (81% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
New Prague has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2001.
New Prague has experienced 7 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 Jul 15, 2019.
New Prague has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Prague was EF2 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 29, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56071 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Prague, MN, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
New Prague 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 $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56071 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the New Prague, MN area (ZIP 56071). 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 →