ZIP code 56273, covering New London, MN, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
New London has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
New London has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
New London has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
New London has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
New London 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 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for New London was EF1 Tornado on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56273 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New London, MN, with 49 events documented.
New London has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56273 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the New London, MN area (ZIP 56273). 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 →