Nielsville, MN (ZIP 56568) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Nielsville is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Nielsville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Nielsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 19, 2000.
Nielsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Nielsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2014.
Nielsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nielsville was Flood on Apr 17, 1997, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56568 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nielsville, MN, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Nielsville (ZIP 56568) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Nielsville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56568 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Nielsville, MN area (ZIP 56568). 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 →