Freeport, MN (ZIP 56331) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (38 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Freeport has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Freeport has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1985.
Freeport 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.
Freeport 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.
Freeport has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeport was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 3, 2024), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56331 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeport, MN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Freeport (ZIP 56331) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2015.
Freeport has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56331 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Freeport, MN area (ZIP 56331). 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 →