Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Baxter, MN area (ZIP 56425). These include 58 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (58 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Baxter has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
Baxter has experienced 4 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Baxter has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Baxter has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
Baxter 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 $634K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baxter was EF3 Tornado on Aug 26, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 25, 1998), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 2012 also caused significant damage ($634K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56425 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baxter, MN, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Baxter (ZIP 56425) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $634K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
Baxter has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56425 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 26, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Baxter, MN area (ZIP 56425). 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 →