Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Thief River Fall, MN area (ZIP 56701). These include 85 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (85 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2020.
Thief River Fall has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Thief River Fall has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Thief River Fall has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 11, 2015.
Thief River Fall has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thief River Fall was Flash Flood on Sep 20, 2019, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 11, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56701 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thief River Fall, MN, with 85 events documented.
Yes, Thief River Fall (ZIP 56701) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Thief River Fall has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56701 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 20, 2019. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Thief River Fall, MN area (ZIP 56701). 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 →