Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 56716

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 56716, Minnesota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 56716 serves the Crookston community. The continental climate of this part of Minnesota — bringing some of the harshest winters in the lower 48 and warm summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 56716's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include cold wave and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 56716's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Minnesota. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 56716 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for winter is recommended.