Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Wannaska, MN area (ZIP 56761). These include 43 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $202.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Wannaska has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Wannaska has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
Wannaska has experienced 2 floods 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 May 24, 2010.
Wannaska 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.
Wannaska 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wannaska was Flood on Jun 10, 2002, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56761 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wannaska, MN, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Wannaska (ZIP 56761) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2010.
Wannaska has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56761 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 $202.3M in property damage in the Wannaska, MN area (ZIP 56761). 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 →