Elko, MN (ZIP 55020) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elko is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Elko has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2006.
Elko has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Elko has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K 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 Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elko was EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $24M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 24, 2006), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55020 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elko, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Elko has 7 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 $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55020 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the Elko, MN area (ZIP 55020). 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 →