Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 56525 in Comstock, MN. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 16 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $38.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Comstock 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.
Comstock has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2005.
Comstock has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Comstock 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 Comstock 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 56525 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Comstock, MN, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Comstock (ZIP 56525) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Comstock has 4 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 $265K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56525 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 $47.1M in property damage in the Comstock, MN area (ZIP 56525). 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 →