Parkers Prairie, MN (ZIP 56361) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parkers Prairie is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Parkers Prairie has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Parkers Prairie has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkers Prairie was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 26, 1996), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56361 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkers Prairie, MN, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Parkers Prairie (ZIP 56361) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Parkers Prairie has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56361 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Parkers Prairie, MN area (ZIP 56361). 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 →