Erskine, MN (ZIP 56535) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Erskine is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 64% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Erskine 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
Erskine has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $835K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Erskine has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 30, 2016.
Erskine 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erskine was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 2018, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56535 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erskine, MN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105.2K in property damage.
Yes, Erskine (ZIP 56535) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $835K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Erskine has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56535 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 2018. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Erskine, MN area (ZIP 56535). 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 →