ZIP code 56540, covering Fertile, MN, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2020.
Fertile has experienced 9 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2021.
Fertile has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fertile was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 2018, which caused $7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56540 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fertile, MN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200 in property damage.
Yes, Fertile (ZIP 56540) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Fertile has 14 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56540 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Fertile, MN area (ZIP 56540). 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 →