Carlos, MN (ZIP 56319) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Carlos has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Carlos has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlos was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 1, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56319 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlos, MN, with 32 events documented.
Carlos has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56319 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Carlos, MN area (ZIP 56319). 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 →