ZIP code 56287 in Seaforth, MN has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Seaforth is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2013.
Seaforth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Seaforth has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Seaforth 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.
Seaforth 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seaforth was Excessive Heat on Jul 18, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56287 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (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 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seaforth, MN, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Seaforth has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56287 was Excessive Heat, which occurred on Jul 18, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Seaforth, MN area (ZIP 56287). 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 →