ZIP code 56726, covering Greenbush, MN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $215.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Greenbush is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 73% 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 24, 2022.
Greenbush has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2020.
Greenbush has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2020.
Greenbush has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $210.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Greenbush 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.
Greenbush 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 Greenbush was Flood on Jun 10, 2002, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 20, 2019), causing $10.3M 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 56726 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenbush, MN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Greenbush (ZIP 56726) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Greenbush has 6 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 $930K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56726 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2002. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $215.6M in property damage in the Greenbush, MN area (ZIP 56726). 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 →