Vesta, MN (ZIP 56292) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
Vesta has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Vesta has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Vesta 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.
Vesta 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 19, 2010.
Vesta 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 Vesta was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 1, 2011), causing $1.3M in damages. Excessive Heat on Jul 18, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56292 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vesta, MN, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $152K in property damage.
Yes, Vesta (ZIP 56292) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 19, 2010.
Vesta has 8 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56292 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Vesta, MN area (ZIP 56292). 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 →