Downer, MN (ZIP 56514) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Downer is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Downer has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Downer has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Downer has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Downer has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Downer was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2000), causing $10M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56514 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downer, MN, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305K in property damage.
Yes, Downer (ZIP 56514) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Downer has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56514 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48M in property damage in the Downer, MN area (ZIP 56514). 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 →