Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 56662 in Outing, MN. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
Outing has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1971.
Outing has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Outing was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56662 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Outing, MN, with 13 events documented.
Outing has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56662 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Outing, MN area (ZIP 56662). 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 →