Lowry, MN (ZIP 56349) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lowry is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 81% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Lowry has experienced 8 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Lowry 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Lowry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowry was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 18, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56349 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowry, MN, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Lowry (ZIP 56349) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Lowry has 8 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 $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56349 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Lowry, MN area (ZIP 56349). 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 →