Norcross, MN (ZIP 56274) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (35 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Norcross has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2021.
Norcross has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2001.
Norcross has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Norcross has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norcross was EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 9, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 10, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56274 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norcross, MN, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Norcross (ZIP 56274) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2001.
Norcross has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56274 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Norcross, MN area (ZIP 56274). 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 →