ZIP code 56315, covering Brandon, MN, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Brandon has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Brandon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brandon was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 18, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56315 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brandon, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Brandon has 7 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56315 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Brandon, MN area (ZIP 56315). 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 →