Donaldson, MN (ZIP 56720) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Donaldson is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2020.
Donaldson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 Jun 12, 2024.
Donaldson has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Donaldson has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 1997.
Donaldson 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.
Donaldson has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donaldson was Flood on Apr 21, 1997, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $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 56720 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donaldson, MN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Donaldson (ZIP 56720) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Donaldson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56720 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 21, 1997. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Donaldson, MN area (ZIP 56720). 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 →