Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Welch, MN area (ZIP 55033). These include 69 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 69 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
Welch has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
Welch has experienced 3 floods 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Welch 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.
Welch 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Welch was 3" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 27, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55033 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welch, MN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14M in property damage.
Yes, Welch (ZIP 55033) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Welch has 9 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55033 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24M in property damage in the Welch, MN area (ZIP 55033). 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 →