ZIP code 56327, covering Farwell, MN, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (84% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Farwell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 22, 2010.
Farwell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $346K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Farwell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farwell was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 1, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56327 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farwell, MN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Farwell (ZIP 56327) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $346K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Farwell 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56327 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 $3.4M in property damage in the Farwell, MN area (ZIP 56327). 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 →