ZIP code 56174, covering Storden, MN, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Storden has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Storden 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2022.
Storden has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Storden was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 23, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56174 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Storden, MN, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Storden (ZIP 56174) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Storden 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 $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56174 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.8M in property damage in the Storden, MN area (ZIP 56174). 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 →