Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Paynesville, MN area (ZIP 56362). These include 55 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (55 total). Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Paynesville 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 $775.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Paynesville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Paynesville 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.
Paynesville 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.
Paynesville 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paynesville was 1.8" Hail on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $10M in damages. 4.2" Hail on Jul 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56362 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paynesville, MN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.9M in property damage.
Yes, Paynesville (ZIP 56362) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Paynesville 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 $775.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56362 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.8M in property damage in the Paynesville, MN area (ZIP 56362). 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 →