Slayton, MN (ZIP 56172) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $437K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Slayton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Slayton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Slayton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slayton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 13, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56172 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slayton, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $437K in property damage.
Yes, Slayton (ZIP 56172) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $635K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Slayton has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56172 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.2M in property damage in the Slayton, MN area (ZIP 56172). 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 →