Emily, MN (ZIP 56447) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Emily has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 1996.
Emily has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Emily 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Emily 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 Mar 7, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emily was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56447 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emily, MN, with 15 events documented.
Emily has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56447 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Emily, MN area (ZIP 56447). 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 →