Centerville, MN (ZIP 55038) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 103 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Centerville is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Centerville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2019.
Centerville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Centerville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centerville was EF3 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), 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 55038 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centerville, MN, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Centerville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55038 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2008. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.3M in property damage in the Centerville, MN area (ZIP 55038). 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 →