Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 56228 in Cosmos, MN. These include 29 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
With 29 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Cosmos has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 1977.
Cosmos 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.
Cosmos has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Cosmos has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cosmos was 2" Hail on Jul 11, 2020, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56228 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cosmos, MN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cosmos (ZIP 56228) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $18.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Cosmos has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56228 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 11, 2020. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Cosmos, MN area (ZIP 56228). 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 →