ZIP code 56240, covering Graceville, MN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $150K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Graceville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Graceville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Graceville 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.
Graceville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Graceville was 1.8" Hail on Jul 19, 2019, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56240 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graceville, MN, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Graceville has 7 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 Jun 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56240 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 19, 2019. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150K in property damage in the Graceville, MN area (ZIP 56240). 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 →