Montevideo, MN (ZIP 56265) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (98 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Montevideo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Montevideo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2000.
Montevideo has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montevideo was EF4 Tornado on Jul 25, 2000, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 7, 1993), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Mar 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($515K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56265 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montevideo, MN, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Montevideo (ZIP 56265) 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.
Montevideo has 13 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56265 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 25, 2000. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Montevideo, MN area (ZIP 56265). 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 →