Federal records document 154 natural disaster events in the Northfield, MN area (ZIP 55057). These include 119 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 119 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $70.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 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.
Northfield 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.
Northfield 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 Northfield was EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $24M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1998), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 9, 2001 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55057 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northfield, MN, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Northfield has 21 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 $70.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55057 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.6M in property damage in the Northfield, MN area (ZIP 55057). 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 →