ZIP code 56579, covering Rothsay, MN, has 114 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 67 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $922.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $43.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Rothsay has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Rothsay 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 Rothsay was Flood on Apr 13, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 5, 1997), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Apr 6, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56579 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rothsay, MN, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Rothsay (ZIP 56579) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Rothsay 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 $922.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56579 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 13, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Rothsay, MN area (ZIP 56579). 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 →