ZIP code 56096, covering Waterville, MN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Waterville is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 73% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Waterville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Waterville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Waterville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Waterville 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 Waterville was 2.8" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $52.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 22, 2016), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56096 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterville, MN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waterville (ZIP 56096) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $800K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Waterville has 5 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56096 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Waterville, MN area (ZIP 56096). 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 →