ZIP code 56438, covering Browerville, MN, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $675K.
With 42 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Browerville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Browerville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Browerville 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Browerville was Flash Flood on Jun 3, 2024, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56438 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Browerville, MN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Browerville (ZIP 56438) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Browerville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56438 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2024. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $675K in property damage in the Browerville, MN area (ZIP 56438). 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 →