ZIP code 56744, covering Oslo, MN, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B.
The dominant hazard type for Oslo is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 55% 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 Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2024.
Oslo has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
Oslo has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Oslo has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 19, 2000.
Oslo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oslo was Flood on Apr 18, 1997, which caused $3B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2000), causing $32M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56744 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oslo, MN, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Oslo (ZIP 56744) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2024.
Oslo has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56744 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 1997. This event caused $3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1B in property damage in the Oslo, MN area (ZIP 56744). 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 →