ZIP code 56279, covering Pennock, MN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Pennock has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Pennock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 1997.
Pennock 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.
Pennock has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pennock was EF1 Tornado on Apr 21, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 9, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56279 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pennock, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Pennock (ZIP 56279) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
Pennock 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56279 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Pennock, MN area (ZIP 56279). 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 →