Ray, MN (ZIP 56669) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 wildfire. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ray is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 91% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Ray has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Ray has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56669 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ray, MN, with 21 events documented.
Ray has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56669 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 8, 2023. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →