Ponsford, MN (ZIP 56575) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
Ponsford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Ponsford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Ponsford has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ponsford was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2008, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 12, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56575 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ponsford, MN, with 33 events documented.
Ponsford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $520K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56575 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2008. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Ponsford, MN area (ZIP 56575). 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 →