Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Lake Bronson, MN area (ZIP 56734). These include 45 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (45 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Lake Bronson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
Lake Bronson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
Lake Bronson 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.
Lake Bronson 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.
Lake Bronson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Bronson 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 56734 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Bronson, MN, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Lake Bronson (ZIP 56734) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
Lake Bronson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56734 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Lake Bronson, MN area (ZIP 56734). 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 →