Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Fort Ripley, MN area (ZIP 56449). These include 46 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Fort Ripley has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
Fort Ripley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Fort Ripley has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Ripley was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2012), causing $634K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56449 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Ripley, MN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Ripley (ZIP 56449) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
Fort Ripley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56449 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 $8.6M in property damage in the Fort Ripley, MN area (ZIP 56449). 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 →