Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Morgan, MN area (ZIP 56266). These include 38 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Morgan is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (8%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Morgan has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Morgan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1998.
Morgan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Morgan has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morgan was Flood on Apr 11, 2023, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 18, 2014), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56266 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morgan, MN, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Morgan (ZIP 56266) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Morgan has 4 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56266 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 11, 2023. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Morgan, MN area (ZIP 56266). 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 →