ZIP code 56435, covering Backus, MN, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Backus has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Backus has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1997.
Backus 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Backus 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 Feb 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Backus was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56435 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Backus, MN, with 57 events documented.
Backus has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56435 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Backus, MN area (ZIP 56435). 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 →