Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Crookston, MN area (ZIP 56716). These include 108 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (108 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $227K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2016.
Crookston has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Crookston has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crookston was EF2 Tornado on Jul 11, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56716 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), and wildfires (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crookston, MN, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $227K in property damage.
Yes, Crookston (ZIP 56716) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Crookston has 15 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56716 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 11, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Crookston, MN area (ZIP 56716). 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 →