Ivanhoe, MN (ZIP 56142) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (34 total). 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2020.
Ivanhoe has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1970.
Ivanhoe has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $732K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Ivanhoe has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ivanhoe was 1.8" Hail on Jun 22, 1997, which caused $15.1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 22, 1997), causing $4.1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jul 7, 1955 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56142 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ivanhoe, MN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ivanhoe (ZIP 56142) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $732K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Ivanhoe has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56142 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 1997. This event caused $15.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5M in property damage in the Ivanhoe, MN area (ZIP 56142). 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 →