this area, (ZIP 56146) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2004.
this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $728K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 13, 2018 also caused significant damage ($728K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56146 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
this area has 2 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 $152K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56146 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 $13.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 56146). 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 →