Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 56626 in Bena, MN. These include 25 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (25 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Bena has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1982.
Bena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bena was EF1 Tornado on Aug 2, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56626 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bena, MN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Bena has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56626 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 2, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Bena, MN area (ZIP 56626). 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 →