Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Cushing, MN area (ZIP 56443). These include 61 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (61 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Cushing has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2003.
Cushing has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Cushing has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cushing was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 19, 2003), causing $6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 26, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56443 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cushing, MN, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Cushing (ZIP 56443) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Cushing has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56443 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.9M in property damage in the Cushing, MN area (ZIP 56443). 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 →