ZIP code 56549, covering Rollag, MN, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 77 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Rollag has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $38.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Rollag 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.
Rollag has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Rollag has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rollag was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2000), causing $10M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56549 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rollag, MN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $555K in property damage.
Yes, Rollag (ZIP 56549) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Rollag 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56549 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 $49.3M in property damage in the Rollag, MN area (ZIP 56549). 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 →