Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Chokio, MN area (ZIP 56221). These include 59 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Chokio is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (8%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Chokio has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Chokio has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Chokio has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1993.
Chokio 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 $372K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chokio was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 2, 2024), causing $332K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56221 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chokio, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chokio (ZIP 56221) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $372K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Chokio has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56221 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Chokio, MN area (ZIP 56221). 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 →