Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Foley, MN area (ZIP 56329). These include 68 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Foley is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Foley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Foley has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Foley has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
Foley has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Foley was EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1953, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Aug 28, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56329 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Foley, MN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Foley (ZIP 56329) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Foley has 7 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56329 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 1953. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Foley, MN area (ZIP 56329). 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 →