Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 56271 in Murdock, MN. These include 32 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Murdock has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Murdock has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murdock was EF2 Tornado on Jun 23, 1952, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 19, 2017), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 19, 2017 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56271 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murdock, MN, with 32 events documented.
Murdock has 14 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56271 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1952. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Murdock, MN area (ZIP 56271). 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 →