Worthington, MN (ZIP 56187) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 23 blizzards, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 5 (6%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Worthington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Worthington 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 Worthington was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $12.7M 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 56187 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), blizzards (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthington, MN, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Worthington (ZIP 56187) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Worthington has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56187 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.5M in property damage in the Worthington, MN area (ZIP 56187). 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 →