Northome, MN (ZIP 56661) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 30 recorded incidents (91% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Northome has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northome was 1" Hail on Jul 14, 2008, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56661 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events) and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northome, MN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56661 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 14, 2008. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Northome, MN area (ZIP 56661). 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 →