Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Florence, MN area (ZIP 56170). These include 39 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Florence is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $237K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Florence has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Florence has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $29.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Florence has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $28.3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56170 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, MN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $237K in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 56170) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Florence has 7 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56170 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $28.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.8M in property damage in the Florence, MN area (ZIP 56170). 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 →