Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Deer Creek, MN area (ZIP 56527). These include 49 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 4 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2014.
Deer Creek has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer Creek was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 2010, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 26, 1996), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56527 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (15 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer Creek, MN, with 49 events documented.
Deer Creek has 15 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56527 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 2010. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Deer Creek, MN area (ZIP 56527). 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 →