ZIP code 56183, covering Westbrook, MN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Westbrook has experienced 8 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.
Westbrook has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westbrook 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 56183 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westbrook, MN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $167K in property damage.
Yes, Westbrook (ZIP 56183) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $182K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Westbrook has 8 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 56183 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 $45.8M in property damage in the Westbrook, MN area (ZIP 56183). 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 →