Cottonwood, MN (ZIP 56229) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Cottonwood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Cottonwood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Cottonwood 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 19, 2010.
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56229 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood, MN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Cottonwood (ZIP 56229) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 19, 2010.
Cottonwood has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56229 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Cottonwood, MN area (ZIP 56229). 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 →