Clarkfield, MN (ZIP 56223) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Clarkfield has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Clarkfield 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 $715K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Clarkfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 25, 2000), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Mar 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($515K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56223 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarkfield, MN, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Clarkfield (ZIP 56223) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $715K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Clarkfield has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56223 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 $45.8M in property damage in the Clarkfield, MN area (ZIP 56223). 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 →