Pemberton, MN (ZIP 56078) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pemberton is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Pemberton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Pemberton 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Pemberton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Pemberton 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 Pemberton was EF1 Tornado on Aug 1, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56078 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pemberton, MN, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Pemberton (ZIP 56078) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Pemberton 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56078 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 1, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Pemberton, MN area (ZIP 56078). 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 →