Wahkon, MN (ZIP 56386) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $320K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
Wahkon has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Wahkon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wahkon was EF2 Tornado on Jul 8, 1959, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56386 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wahkon, MN, with 14 events documented.
Wahkon has 5 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56386 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 8, 1959. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $320K in property damage in the Wahkon, MN area (ZIP 56386). 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 →