With 258 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 56560 in Moorhead, MN has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 161 hailstorms, 39 floods, and 35 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $174.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (161 total). Of these, 3 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (62%) 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 $41.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $81.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2011.
Moorhead 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.
Moorhead 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 Moorhead was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 4, 1999, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was 3.5" Hail (Sep 21, 2007), causing $30M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 1997 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56560 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (161 events), floods (39 events), severe wind events (35 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moorhead, MN, with 161 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.1M in property damage.
Yes, Moorhead (ZIP 56560) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2024.
Moorhead has 16 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56560 was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 4, 1999. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $174.3M in property damage in the Moorhead, MN area (ZIP 56560). 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 →