Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Vergas, MN area (ZIP 56587). These include 40 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (40 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Vergas has experienced 10 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Vergas has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Vergas has experienced 3 floods 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 $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vergas was EF1 Tornado on Jul 12, 2004, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 11, 2017), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56587 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vergas, MN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Vergas (ZIP 56587) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Vergas has 6 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56587 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 2004. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Vergas, MN area (ZIP 56587). 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 →