Russell, MN (ZIP 56169) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (53 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2020.
Russell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $792K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Russell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Russell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Russell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russell was Ice Storm on Nov 14, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2019), causing $560K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56169 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russell, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Russell (ZIP 56169) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $792K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Russell has 5 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56169 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Nov 14, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Russell, MN area (ZIP 56169). 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 →