Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 55005 in East Bethel, MN. These include 35 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $201M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for East Bethel is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
East Bethel has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
East Bethel 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
East Bethel has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2001.
East Bethel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Bethel was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55005 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Bethel, MN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, East Bethel (ZIP 55005) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
East Bethel has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55005 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2001. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $201M in property damage in the East Bethel, MN area (ZIP 55005). 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 →