Underwood, MN (ZIP 56586) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Underwood is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 Jul 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Underwood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Underwood has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Underwood was EF1 Tornado on Jul 8, 2020, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 2, 2004), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56586 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Underwood, MN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Underwood (ZIP 56586) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Underwood has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56586 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 8, 2020. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Underwood, MN area (ZIP 56586). 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 →