Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Humboldt, MN area (ZIP 56731). These include 39 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Humboldt has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
Humboldt has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Humboldt 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.
Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 56731 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humboldt, MN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Humboldt (ZIP 56731) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Humboldt has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56731 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 $16.8M in property damage in the Humboldt, MN area (ZIP 56731). 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 →