Rice, MN (ZIP 56367) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rice is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
Rice has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Rice has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Rice 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rice was 3.5" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Aug 28, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56367 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rice, MN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Rice has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56367 was 3.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Rice, MN area (ZIP 56367). 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 →