ZIP code 55076, covering Inver Grove Heig, MN, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (95 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Inver Grove Heig has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Inver Grove Heig has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2014.
Inver Grove Heig has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Inver Grove Heig has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1974.
Inver Grove Heig has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Inver Grove Heig was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 18, 2014), causing $1.9M in damages. 1.5" Hail on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55076 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Inver Grove Heig, MN, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Inver Grove Heig (ZIP 55076) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Inver Grove Heig has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55076 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Inver Grove Heig, MN area (ZIP 55076). 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 →