Oak Park, MN (ZIP 56357) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 41 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $780K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 41 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Oak Park has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Oak Park has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Oak Park has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
Oak Park has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Park was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 27, 2002, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 12, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56357 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Park, MN, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Oak Park (ZIP 56357) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Oak Park has 4 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56357 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 27, 2002. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $780K in property damage in the Oak Park, MN area (ZIP 56357). 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 →