ZIP code 55088, covering Webster, MN, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Webster is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Webster has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $48.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2021.
Webster has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Webster has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K 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 Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Webster 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. EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55088 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Webster, MN, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Webster has 10 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 $48.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55088 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 $48.2M in property damage in the Webster, MN area (ZIP 55088). 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 →