ZIP code 56345, covering Little Falls, MN, has 111 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M.
With 90 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Little Falls has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Little Falls has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
Little Falls has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Little Falls has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Falls was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 19, 2003), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56345 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Falls, MN, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Little Falls (ZIP 56345) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
Little Falls has 8 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56345 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Little Falls, MN area (ZIP 56345). 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 →