Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Faribault, MN area (ZIP 55021). These include 98 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Faribault has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Faribault has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
Faribault has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Faribault has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Faribault was EF2 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55021 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Faribault, MN, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Faribault (ZIP 55021) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
Faribault has 20 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 $20.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55021 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.8M in property damage in the Faribault, MN area (ZIP 55021). 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 →