Nashua, MN (ZIP 56565) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Nashua is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 58% 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Nashua has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Nashua has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2019.
Nashua has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Nashua has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Nashua has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 29, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashua was Flood on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 10, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 10, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56565 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashua, MN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.
Yes, Nashua (ZIP 56565) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2019.
Nashua has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56565 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Nashua, MN area (ZIP 56565). 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 →