Circle Pines, MN (ZIP 55014) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $262.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Circle Pines is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 84% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Circle Pines has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $58.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Circle Pines has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $202M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Circle Pines has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1996.
Circle Pines 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Circle Pines was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 2008), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55014 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Circle Pines, MN, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Circle Pines (ZIP 55014) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Circle Pines has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $58.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55014 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 $262.5M in property damage in the Circle Pines, MN area (ZIP 55014). 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 →