Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Boyd, MN area (ZIP 56218). These include 49 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Boyd is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Boyd has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 2005.
Boyd has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Boyd has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2010.
Boyd has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boyd was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 17, 2010), causing $515K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56218 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boyd, MN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Boyd (ZIP 56218) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $515K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2010.
Boyd has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56218 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Boyd, MN area (ZIP 56218). 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 →