ZIP code 56129, covering Ellsworth, MN, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Ellsworth has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2023.
Ellsworth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ellsworth has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $836K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Ellsworth has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsworth was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $18.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56129 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsworth, MN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $206K in property damage.
Yes, Ellsworth (ZIP 56129) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ellsworth 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56129 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $18.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.7M in property damage in the Ellsworth, MN area (ZIP 56129). 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 →