Waubun, MN (ZIP 56589) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Waubun is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $570.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Waubun has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Waubun has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Waubun has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2010.
Waubun 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 Waubun was Flood on Jun 19, 2000, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 22, 2013), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 22, 2013 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56589 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), wildfires (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waubun, MN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $570.5K in property damage.
Yes, Waubun (ZIP 56589) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2010.
Waubun has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56589 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2000. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Waubun, MN area (ZIP 56589). 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 →