Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Atwater, MN area (ZIP 56209). These include 44 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Atwater is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Atwater has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Atwater has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Atwater has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Atwater has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Atwater 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 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atwater was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 11, 2001, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 14, 2020), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56209 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwater, MN, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Atwater has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56209 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 11, 2001. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Atwater, MN area (ZIP 56209). 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 →