Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 56628 in Bigfork, MN. These include 29 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
With 29 recorded incidents (94% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Bigfork has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 1975.
Bigfork has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bigfork was EF1 Tornado on Aug 24, 1975, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56628 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bigfork, MN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Bigfork has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56628 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 1975. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Bigfork, MN area (ZIP 56628). 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 →