Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 56440 in Clarissa, MN. These include 35 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $605K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (35 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Clarissa has experienced 2 floods 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 $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Clarissa has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Clarissa has experienced 2 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarissa 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 56440 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarissa, MN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Clarissa (ZIP 56440) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $405K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Clarissa has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56440 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 $605K in property damage in the Clarissa, MN area (ZIP 56440). 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 →