Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Middle River, MN area (ZIP 56737). These include 37 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $336K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Middle River has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 23, 2023.
Middle River has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Middle River has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
Middle River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middle River was Flash Flood on Aug 17, 2005, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56737 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middle River, MN, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Middle River (ZIP 56737) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
Middle River has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $66K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56737 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 17, 2005. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $336K in property damage in the Middle River, MN area (ZIP 56737). 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 →