ZIP code 56072, covering New Richland, MN, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $133.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Richland is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $103M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
New Richland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
New Richland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
New Richland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Richland was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $28.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56072 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Richland, MN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, New Richland (ZIP 56072) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
New Richland has 15 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 $103M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56072 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $28.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $133.8M in property damage in the New Richland, MN area (ZIP 56072). 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 →