Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Alexandria, MN area (ZIP 56308). These include 79 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alexandria is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Alexandria 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Alexandria has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alexandria was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 23, 2003), causing $2M in damages. 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56308 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alexandria, MN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Alexandria (ZIP 56308) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Alexandria has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56308 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Alexandria, MN area (ZIP 56308). 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 →