ZIP code 56567, covering New York Mills, MN, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
With 80 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (9%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
New York Mills has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
New York Mills 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 New York Mills was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 2010, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 31, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56567 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New York Mills, MN, with 80 events documented.
Yes, New York Mills (ZIP 56567) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $331K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
New York Mills has 13 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56567 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 2010. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the New York Mills, MN area (ZIP 56567). 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 →