Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Bowlus, MN area (ZIP 56314). These include 50 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Bowlus is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 91% 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 $400.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Bowlus has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Bowlus 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2003.
Bowlus has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowlus was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 14, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56314 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowlus, MN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bowlus (ZIP 56314) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2003.
Bowlus has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56314 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Bowlus, MN area (ZIP 56314). 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 →