Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Wheaton, MN area (ZIP 56296). These include 69 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wheaton is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Wheaton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheaton was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 10, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56296 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheaton, MN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Wheaton has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56296 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Wheaton, MN area (ZIP 56296). 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 →