Breckenridge, MN (ZIP 56520) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Breckenridge is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Breckenridge has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $43.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Breckenridge has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $312.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
Breckenridge has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Breckenridge 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge was Flood on Apr 13, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 5, 1997), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Apr 6, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56520 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Breckenridge, MN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Breckenridge (ZIP 56520) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Breckenridge has 8 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 $312.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56520 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 13, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.6M in property damage in the Breckenridge, MN area (ZIP 56520). 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 →