Tracy, MN (ZIP 56175) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 159 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (72 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 $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1993.
Tracy has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Tracy has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $842K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Tracy 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 Tracy was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 13, 1968), causing $2.5M 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 56175 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tracy, MN, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69K in property damage.
Yes, Tracy (ZIP 56175) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $842K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Tracy has 11 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56175 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Tracy, MN area (ZIP 56175). 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 →