Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Chandler, MN area (ZIP 56122). These include 31 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chandler is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $481K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $80.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Chandler has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Chandler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Chandler has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chandler was EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 16, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56122 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chandler, MN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $481K in property damage.
Yes, Chandler (ZIP 56122) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Chandler has 12 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 $80.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56122 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119.6M in property damage in the Chandler, MN area (ZIP 56122). 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 →