ZIP code 56534, covering Erhard, MN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 55 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Erhard has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
Erhard has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erhard was EF1 Tornado on Jul 8, 2020, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 13, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56534 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erhard, MN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Erhard (ZIP 56534) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Erhard 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56534 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 8, 2020. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Erhard, MN area (ZIP 56534). 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 →