Bellingham, MN (ZIP 56212) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $574.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Bellingham is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Bellingham has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Bellingham has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Bellingham 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Bellingham has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellingham was Flood on Mar 17, 2019, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 11, 2023), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56212 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellingham, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Bellingham (ZIP 56212) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Bellingham has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56212 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2019. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $574.5K in property damage in the Bellingham, MN area (ZIP 56212). 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 →