Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Onamia, MN area (ZIP 56359). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $769.3K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (43 total). 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 $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Onamia has experienced 7 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Onamia 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 14, 2020.
Onamia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Onamia has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $149K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Onamia was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 8, 1959), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56359 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Onamia, MN, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250 in property damage.
Yes, Onamia (ZIP 56359) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $149K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Onamia has 7 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56359 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $769.3K in property damage in the Onamia, MN area (ZIP 56359). 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 →