Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Wendell, MN area (ZIP 56590). These include 38 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (38 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Wendell has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2019.
Wendell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Wendell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Wendell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 29, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wendell was Flood on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 10, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 10, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56590 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendell, MN, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Wendell (ZIP 56590) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2019.
Wendell has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56590 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Wendell, MN area (ZIP 56590). 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 →