ZIP code 56474, covering Pine River, MN, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Pine River has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Pine River has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pine River was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56474 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pine River, MN, with 71 events documented.
Pine River has 6 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56474 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. 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 $6M in property damage in the Pine River, MN area (ZIP 56474). 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 →