ZIP code 56732, covering Karlstad, MN, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Karlstad is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Karlstad has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
Karlstad has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
Karlstad has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2020.
Karlstad 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.
Karlstad 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 Karlstad 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 56732 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Karlstad, MN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Karlstad (ZIP 56732) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
Karlstad has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $445K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56732 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 $14.8M in property damage in the Karlstad, MN area (ZIP 56732). 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 →