Audubon, MN (ZIP 56511) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Audubon is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Audubon has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Audubon has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $758K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Audubon has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Audubon has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Audubon was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 11, 2017, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 11, 2017), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56511 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Audubon, MN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Audubon (ZIP 56511) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $758K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Audubon has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $521K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56511 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 11, 2017. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Audubon, MN area (ZIP 56511). 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 →