Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 56295 in Watson, MN. These include 34 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $685K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (34 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Watson 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 May 30, 2022.
Watson 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watson was Flood on Mar 17, 2010, which caused $345K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 16, 2015), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56295 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watson, MN, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Watson (ZIP 56295) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Watson 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 May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56295 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2010. This event caused $345K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $685K in property damage in the Watson, MN area (ZIP 56295). 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 →