Beardsley, MN (ZIP 56211) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. 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 67% of all recorded events (34 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Beardsley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Beardsley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Beardsley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2012.
Beardsley has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Beardsley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beardsley was Flash Flood on Mar 14, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on May 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($580K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56211 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beardsley, MN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Beardsley (ZIP 56211) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Beardsley has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56211 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Beardsley, MN area (ZIP 56211). 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 →