Big Falls, MN (ZIP 56627) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.5K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Falls is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Big Falls has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
Big Falls has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Falls was EF2 Tornado on Sep 1, 1973, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56627 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Falls, MN, with 17 events documented.
Big Falls has 3 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56627 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 1, 1973. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.5K in property damage in the Big Falls, MN area (ZIP 56627). 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 →