Baudette, MN (ZIP 56623) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Baudette has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
Baudette has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
Baudette has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1963.
Baudette has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Baudette 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 Baudette was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 10, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56623 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baudette, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Baudette (ZIP 56623) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
Baudette has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56623 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 22, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Baudette, MN area (ZIP 56623). 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 →