Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 56161 in Okabena, MN. These include 24 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Okabena is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2020.
Okabena has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Okabena has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okabena was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 10, 2019), causing $2.8M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56161 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okabena, MN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Okabena 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56161 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.9M in property damage in the Okabena, MN area (ZIP 56161). 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 →