Royalton, MN (ZIP 56373) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Royalton is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $200.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2021.
Royalton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Royalton has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Royalton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
Royalton 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 Royalton was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 14, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56373 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royalton, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200.5K in property damage.
Yes, Royalton (ZIP 56373) 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.
Royalton has 6 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56373 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 $8.8M in property damage in the Royalton, MN area (ZIP 56373). 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 →