Elrosa, MN (ZIP 56325) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 extreme cold events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (3 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2005.
Elrosa 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.
Elrosa 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.
Elrosa has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1954.
Elrosa has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 Elrosa was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 19, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 14, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56325 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elrosa, MN, with 3 events documented.
Elrosa has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56325 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Elrosa, MN area (ZIP 56325). 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 →