Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Fosston, MN area (ZIP 56542). These include 66 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (66 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
Fosston has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
Fosston has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fosston was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 2018, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 9, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56542 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fosston, MN, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.2K in property damage.
Fosston has 15 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56542 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Fosston, MN area (ZIP 56542). 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 →