Walker, MN (ZIP 56484) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $902.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Walker has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Walker has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $402.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2017.
Walker 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Walker 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 Feb 24, 2018.
Walker 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 24, 2002), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56484 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, MN, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Walker (ZIP 56484) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
Walker has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $402.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56484 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $902.5K in property damage in the Walker, MN area (ZIP 56484). 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 →