Svea, MN (ZIP 56216) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $270K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Svea has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2000.
Svea has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 1, 2000.
Svea has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Svea 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.
Svea has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 9, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Svea was EF1 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56216 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Svea, MN, with 27 events documented.
Svea has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 1, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56216 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $270K in property damage in the Svea, MN area (ZIP 56216). 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 →