Ottertail, MN (ZIP 56571) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $651.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ottertail is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 Jul 31, 2024.
Ottertail has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
Ottertail has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ottertail was EF2 Tornado on Sep 5, 2004, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 4, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56571 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ottertail, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Ottertail (ZIP 56571) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Ottertail has 9 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 $555.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56571 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 5, 2004. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $651.5K in property damage in the Ottertail, MN area (ZIP 56571). 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 →