ZIP code 56225, covering Clinton, MN, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (10%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Clinton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Clinton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 17, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56225 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, MN, with 50 events documented.
Clinton has 5 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56225 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Clinton, MN area (ZIP 56225). 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 →