Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 55074 in Shafer, MN. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shafer is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Shafer has experienced 6 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Shafer has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Shafer 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.
Shafer has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shafer was EF3 Tornado on Jun 23, 1952, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 28, 2019), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55074 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shafer, MN, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Shafer (ZIP 55074) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Shafer has 6 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55074 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1952. This event caused $2.5M 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Shafer, MN area (ZIP 55074). 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 →