ZIP code 55025, covering Forest Lake, MN, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 88 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $245.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (88 total). 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $33.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2019.
Forest Lake 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 $200M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Forest Lake 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.
Forest Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Lake 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. 1.8" Hail on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55025 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), tornadoes (12 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (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 Forest Lake, MN, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Forest Lake (ZIP 55025) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Forest Lake has 12 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 $33.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55025 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 $245.6M in property damage in the Forest Lake, MN area (ZIP 55025). 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 →