Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 56686 in Williams, MN. These include 30 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $816K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Williams has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
Williams has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2016.
Williams has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Williams has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2005.
Williams has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williams was Flood on Jun 10, 2002, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2001), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56686 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williams, MN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Williams (ZIP 56686) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
Williams has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56686 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2002. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $816K in property damage in the Williams, MN area (ZIP 56686). 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 →