Federal records document 143 natural disaster events in the Park Rapids, MN area (ZIP 56470). These include 105 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (105 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 $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2021.
Park Rapids has experienced 3 floods 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 $217K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Park Rapids has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Park Rapids has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Park Rapids was EF2 Tornado on Jun 6, 2008, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 6, 2008), causing $5.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2008 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56470 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Park Rapids, MN, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $980K in property damage.
Yes, Park Rapids (ZIP 56470) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $217K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Park Rapids has 15 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56470 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 2008. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.7M in property damage in the Park Rapids, MN area (ZIP 56470). 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 →