Akeley, MN (ZIP 56433) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Akeley is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Akeley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Akeley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $852.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
Akeley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Akeley was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2008, which caused $850K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 12, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56433 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Akeley, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $220K in property damage.
Akeley has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $852.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56433 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2008. This event caused $850K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Akeley, MN area (ZIP 56433). 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 →