ZIP code 55073, covering Scandia, MN, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (50 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 Jul 3, 2025.
Scandia has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2019.
Scandia 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.
Scandia has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scandia was 1.8" Hail on May 15, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (May 1, 2001), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 28, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55073 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scandia, MN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Scandia (ZIP 55073) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $18K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Scandia has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55073 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Scandia, MN area (ZIP 55073). 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 →