Cambridge, MN (ZIP 55008) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cambridge is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 85% 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Cambridge has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2020.
Cambridge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Cambridge 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 Cambridge was 4.2" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 21, 1995), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55008 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (7 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, MN, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 55008) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Cambridge has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55008 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Cambridge, MN area (ZIP 55008). 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 →