Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Gary, MN area (ZIP 56545). These include 58 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (58 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Gary has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $80.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Gary has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Gary has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Gary 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 Gary was Flood on Jun 9, 2002, which caused $39M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1978), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56545 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), 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 Gary, MN, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Gary (ZIP 56545) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Gary has 12 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56545 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 2002. This event caused $39M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.4M in property damage in the Gary, MN area (ZIP 56545). 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 →