Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 56356 in New Munich, MN. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
New Munich 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.
New Munich has experienced 2 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
New Munich 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Munich was EF1 Tornado on Aug 3, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56356 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Munich, MN, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
New Munich has 2 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56356 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 3, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the New Munich, MN area (ZIP 56356). 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 →