Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 56280 in Porter, MN. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Porter has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2015.
Porter 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Porter has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
Porter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porter was EF4 Tornado on Jul 7, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56280 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porter, MN, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Porter (ZIP 56280) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Porter has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56280 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Porter, MN area (ZIP 56280). 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 →