ZIP code 55016, covering Cottage Grove, MN, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (96 total). 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Cottage Grove has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
Cottage Grove has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2014.
Cottage Grove has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Cottage Grove 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 $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottage Grove was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 20, 2007), causing $12M in damages. 1.5" Hail on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55016 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottage Grove, MN, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cottage Grove (ZIP 55016) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2007.
Cottage Grove has 5 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55016 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 $30.4M in property damage in the Cottage Grove, MN area (ZIP 55016). 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 →