Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 56738 in Newfolden, MN. These include 38 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Newfolden is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Newfolden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Newfolden has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Newfolden has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newfolden was Flash Flood on Sep 20, 2019, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56738 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newfolden, MN, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Newfolden (ZIP 56738) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Newfolden has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $21K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56738 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 $10.6M in property damage in the Newfolden, MN area (ZIP 56738). 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 →