New Ulm, MN (ZIP 56073) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2017.
New Ulm has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Ulm was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 20, 1998, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 20, 1998), causing $11M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 24, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56073 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Ulm, MN, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, New Ulm (ZIP 56073) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
New Ulm has 13 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56073 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 20, 1998. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.7M in property damage in the New Ulm, MN area (ZIP 56073). 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 →