Palisade, MN (ZIP 56469) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Palisade is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Palisade has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 1977.
Palisade has experienced 1 flood 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 $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Palisade has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palisade was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2001), causing $675K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56469 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palisade, MN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Palisade (ZIP 56469) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $675K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Palisade has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56469 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Palisade, MN area (ZIP 56469). 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 →