Albany, MN (ZIP 56307) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (59 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 $36M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Albany has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Albany has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1985.
Albany has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2014.
Albany has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albany was 1.8" Hail on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56307 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36M in property damage.
Albany has 8 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56307 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Albany, MN area (ZIP 56307). 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 →