ZIP code 55082, covering Oak Park Heights, MN, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 126 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oak Park Heights is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Oak Park Heights has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Oak Park Heights has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2009.
Oak Park Heights has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Oak Park Heights 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 $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Park Heights was 4.2" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 7, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55082 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Park Heights, MN, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Oak Park Heights (ZIP 55082) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $860K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Oak Park Heights 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55082 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.6M in property damage in the Oak Park Heights, MN area (ZIP 55082). 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 →