Appleton, MN (ZIP 56208) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $547K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Appleton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Appleton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Appleton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $407K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Appleton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
Appleton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Appleton was Flood on Jun 2, 2024, which caused $332K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56208 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Appleton, MN, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Appleton (ZIP 56208) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $407K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Appleton has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56208 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2024. This event caused $332K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $547K in property damage in the Appleton, MN area (ZIP 56208). 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 →