Glyndon, MN (ZIP 56547) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glyndon is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2024.
Glyndon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2011.
Glyndon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Glyndon has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Glyndon has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glyndon was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Sep 21, 2007), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56547 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glyndon, MN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Glyndon (ZIP 56547) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2024.
Glyndon has 9 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56547 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.2M in property damage in the Glyndon, MN area (ZIP 56547). 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 →