Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Wilmont, MN area (ZIP 56185). These include 24 hailstorms, 23 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilmont is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2021.
There have been 23 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Wilmont 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Wilmont has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Wilmont has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmont was EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 14, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56185 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmont, MN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Wilmont has 8 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56185 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.9M in property damage in the Wilmont, MN area (ZIP 56185). 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 →