Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 56224 in Clements, MN. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Clements is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Clements has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1998.
Clements has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Clements 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.
Clements 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clements was Excessive Heat on Jul 18, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 21, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56224 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clements, MN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Clements has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56224 was Excessive Heat, which occurred on Jul 18, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Clements, MN area (ZIP 56224). 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 →