ZIP code 56537, covering Carlisle, MN, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 32 severe wind events, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (6%) 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 32 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $43.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Carlisle 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.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 56537 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), severe wind events (32 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (14 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlisle, MN, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Carlisle (ZIP 56537) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Carlisle has 19 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56537 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 $51.2M in property damage in the Carlisle, MN area (ZIP 56537). 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 →