Prinsburg, MN (ZIP 56281) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $270K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prinsburg is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Prinsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 1, 2000.
Prinsburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Prinsburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2000.
Prinsburg 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.
Prinsburg 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 Prinsburg was EF1 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56281 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prinsburg, MN, with 21 events documented.
Prinsburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 1, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56281 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $270K in property damage in the Prinsburg, MN area (ZIP 56281). 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 →