ZIP code 56756, covering Salol, MN, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $222.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Salol is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 88% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Salol has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2006.
Salol has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 1999.
Salol 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.
Salol has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Salol has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salol was Flood on Jun 10, 2002, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 5, 2006), causing $20M 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 56756 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salol, MN, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Salol (ZIP 56756) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2002.
Salol has 2 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 $20.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56756 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2002. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $222.1M in property damage in the Salol, MN area (ZIP 56756). 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 →