Waskish, MN (ZIP 56685) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.5K.
With 11 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Waskish has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2018.
Waskish has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Waskish has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waskish was Flood on Jun 19, 2014, which caused $70K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56685 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waskish, MN, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Waskish (ZIP 56685) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Waskish has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56685 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2014. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.5K in property damage in the Waskish, MN area (ZIP 56685). 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 →