ZIP code 56186, covering Woodstock, MN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (10%) 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 $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Woodstock has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Woodstock has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Woodstock has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodstock was EF3 Tornado on Apr 20, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 20, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 14, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56186 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodstock, MN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $302K in property damage.
Yes, Woodstock (ZIP 56186) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2010.
Woodstock has 7 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56186 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Woodstock, MN area (ZIP 56186). 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 →