Nerstrand, MN (ZIP 55053) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Nerstrand is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Nerstrand has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 Sep 20, 2018.
Nerstrand 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.
Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 2001, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2001), causing $7M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 17, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55053 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nerstrand, MN, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Nerstrand has 11 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 $18.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55053 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2001. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Nerstrand, MN area (ZIP 55053). 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 →