Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 56455 in Ironton, MN. These include 34 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Ironton 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Ironton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
Ironton 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.
Ironton 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 Ironton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 25, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 2024), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56455 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ironton, MN, with 34 events documented.
Ironton 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56455 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 25, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Ironton, MN area (ZIP 56455). 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 →