ZIP code 56165, covering Reading, MN, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 23 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $386K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Reading has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2017.
Reading has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Reading has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reading was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 10, 2019 also caused significant damage ($877K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56165 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (23 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reading, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $386K in property damage.
Reading has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56165 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Reading, MN area (ZIP 56165). 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 →