Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Garfield, MN area (ZIP 56332). These include 59 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Garfield is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2007.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 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.
Garfield has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garfield was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 23, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56332 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garfield, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Garfield (ZIP 56332) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Garfield has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56332 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Garfield, MN area (ZIP 56332). 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 →