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56326 Evansville, MN — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Evansville, MN (56326)

Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Evansville, MN area (ZIP 56326). These include 48 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Evansville is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 79% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Evansville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Evansville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Evansville was EF2 Tornado on Aug 15, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 23, 2003), causing $2M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Evansville, MN (56326)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56326 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 56326?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansville, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.

Has Evansville (56326) ever been hit by a tornado?

Evansville has 6 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Evansville, MN?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56326 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 15, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 56326?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Evansville, MN area (ZIP 56326). 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 →

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