Verndale, MN (ZIP 56481) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 87 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Verndale is hailstorms, with 87 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Verndale has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
Verndale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Verndale was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 12, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56481 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verndale, MN, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Verndale (ZIP 56481) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
Verndale has 20 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56481 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Verndale, MN area (ZIP 56481). 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 →