Granite Falls, MN (ZIP 56241) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (61 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Granite Falls has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Granite Falls has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 25, 2000), causing $20M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56241 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granite Falls, MN, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Granite Falls (ZIP 56241) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Granite Falls has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56241 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.7M in property damage in the Granite Falls, MN area (ZIP 56241). 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 →