ZIP code 56288, covering Spicer, MN, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (9%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Spicer has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Spicer has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Spicer 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.
Spicer 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 Spicer was EF1 Tornado on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2016), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56288 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (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 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spicer, MN, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Spicer (ZIP 56288) 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.
Spicer has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56288 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Spicer, MN area (ZIP 56288). 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 →