Bemidji, MN (ZIP 56601) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 126 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M.
With 126 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Bemidji has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Bemidji has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Bemidji has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bemidji was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 20, 2025, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 12, 2008), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56601 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bemidji, MN, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bemidji (ZIP 56601) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2013.
Bemidji has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $515K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56601 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 20, 2025. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Bemidji, MN area (ZIP 56601). 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 →