Mentor, MN (ZIP 56736) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $387.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
Mentor has experienced 7 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2021.
Mentor has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2020.
Mentor has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
Mentor has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $325.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mentor was Flash Flood on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56736 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mentor, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62K in property damage.
Yes, Mentor (ZIP 56736) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Mentor has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $387.5K in property damage in the Mentor, MN area (ZIP 56736). 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 →