Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Aitkin, MN area (ZIP 56431). These include 85 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (85 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Aitkin has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Aitkin 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 $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aitkin was EF2 Tornado on Jun 12, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2001), causing $675K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56431 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aitkin, MN, with 85 events documented.
Yes, Aitkin (ZIP 56431) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $675K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Aitkin has 11 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56431 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 12, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Aitkin, MN area (ZIP 56431). 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 →