ZIP code 56123, covering Currie, MN, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
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.
Currie has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Currie has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1998.
Currie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $832K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Currie 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 Currie was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 13, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56123 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Currie, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Yes, Currie (ZIP 56123) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $832K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Currie has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56123 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Currie, MN area (ZIP 56123). 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 →