Pierz, MN (ZIP 56364) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Pierz is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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 $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Pierz has experienced 10 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Pierz has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Pierz has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
Pierz 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierz was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 18, 1997), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56364 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (10 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), 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 Pierz, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Pierz (ZIP 56364) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2003.
Pierz has 10 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56364 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Pierz, MN area (ZIP 56364). 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 →