Ormsby, MN (ZIP 56162) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M.
With 28 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Ormsby 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
Ormsby has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Ormsby has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ormsby was 79 mph High Wind on Apr 7, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $3.9M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56162 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ormsby, MN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Ormsby (ZIP 56162) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Ormsby has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 1, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56162 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Apr 7, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Ormsby, MN area (ZIP 56162). 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 →