Wells, MN (ZIP 56097) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (56 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $75.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Wells has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Wells has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Wells 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was EF3 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56097 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, MN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Wells (ZIP 56097) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Wells has 20 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 $75.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56097 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.6M in property damage in the Wells, MN area (ZIP 56097). 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 →