ZIP code 56750, covering Red Lake Falls, MN, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Red Lake Falls is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2016.
Red Lake Falls has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Red Lake Falls has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Red Lake Falls has experienced 6 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4, 2021.
Red Lake Falls has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Lake Falls was EF2 Tornado on Jul 11, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 11, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56750 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Lake Falls, MN, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $247K in property damage.
Yes, Red Lake Falls (ZIP 56750) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $925K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Red Lake Falls has 12 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56750 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 11, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Red Lake Falls, MN area (ZIP 56750). 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 →