Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 56330 in Foreston, MN. These include 29 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $230K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 29 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Foreston has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Foreston 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.
Foreston 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.
Foreston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Foreston was EF1 Tornado on Aug 26, 2019, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56330 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Foreston, MN, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Foreston (ZIP 56330) 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.
Foreston has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $225K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56330 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 26, 2019. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $230K in property damage in the Foreston, MN area (ZIP 56330). 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 →