ZIP code 56093, covering Waseca, MN, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 100 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Waseca is hailstorms, with 100 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Waseca has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Waseca 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waseca was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 14, 2004), causing $13.2M in damages. 99 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56093 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waseca, MN, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Waseca (ZIP 56093) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Waseca has 17 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 $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56093 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Waseca, MN area (ZIP 56093). 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 →