Holdingford, MN (ZIP 56340) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $920.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Holdingford is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. 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 $400.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Holdingford 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.
Holdingford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 1978.
Holdingford 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.
Holdingford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holdingford was EF1 Tornado on Aug 14, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 18, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56340 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holdingford, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400.5K in property damage.
Holdingford has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56340 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 14, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $920.5K in property damage in the Holdingford, MN area (ZIP 56340). 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 →