Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Ghent, MN area (ZIP 56239). These include 62 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ghent is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 68% 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2020.
Ghent has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Ghent has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1993.
Ghent has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 1996.
Ghent 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ghent was 1.8" Hail on Jun 22, 1997, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56239 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ghent, MN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ghent (ZIP 56239) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
Ghent has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56239 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 1997. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Ghent, MN area (ZIP 56239). 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 →