Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 56316 in Brooten, MN. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (31 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Brooten has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Brooten has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooten was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 19, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 12, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56316 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooten, MN, with 31 events documented.
Brooten has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56316 was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 19, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Brooten, MN area (ZIP 56316). 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 →