Strathcona, MN (ZIP 56759) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $364K.
The dominant hazard type for Strathcona is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Strathcona has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Strathcona has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2013.
Strathcona has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $289K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strathcona 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 56759 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strathcona, MN, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Strathcona (ZIP 56759) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $289K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2014.
Strathcona has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56759 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 $364K in property damage in the Strathcona, MN area (ZIP 56759). 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 →