ZIP code 56735, covering Orleans, MN, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Orleans is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
Orleans has experienced 7 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 Jul 20, 2016.
Orleans 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.
Orleans 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 Orleans was Flash Flood on Sep 20, 2019, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 21, 1997), causing $5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56735 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orleans, MN, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Orleans (ZIP 56735) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Orleans has 13 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56735 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 20, 2019. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Orleans, MN area (ZIP 56735). 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 →