ZIP code 56636, covering Deer River, MN, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Deer River is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Deer River has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Deer River has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2003.
Deer River has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer River was EF1 Tornado on Jul 22, 1976, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56636 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer River, MN, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Deer River has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56636 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 22, 1976. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Deer River, MN area (ZIP 56636). 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 →