Avon, MN (ZIP 56310) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $725.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Avon has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Avon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1985.
Avon 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.
Avon 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 Avon was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 1, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56310 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725.5K in property damage.
Avon has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56310 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Avon, MN area (ZIP 56310). 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 →