Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 56222 in Clara City, MN. These include 31 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 31 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Clara City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 1, 2000.
Clara City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Clara City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2009.
Clara City 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 $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clara City was 1.8" Hail on Jul 5, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 11, 2023), causing $284K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56222 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clara City, MN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Clara City (ZIP 56222) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $284K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Clara City has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 1, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56222 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Clara City, MN area (ZIP 56222). 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 →