Donnelly, MN (ZIP 56235) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Donnelly 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2006.
Donnelly has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Donnelly 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 $186K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Donnelly has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 9, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donnelly was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 13, 2001), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56235 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donnelly, MN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Donnelly (ZIP 56235) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $186K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Donnelly 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56235 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Donnelly, MN area (ZIP 56235). 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 →