ZIP code 55001, covering Afton, MN, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (81 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Afton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Afton has experienced 4 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
Afton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Afton 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 $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Afton was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $10M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55001 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Afton, MN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Afton (ZIP 55001) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Afton has 4 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55001 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.1M in property damage in the Afton, MN area (ZIP 55001). 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 →