East Bethel, MN (ZIP 55092) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $212.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (59 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.
East Bethel has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
East Bethel has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2005.
East Bethel has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Bethel was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 15, 1998), causing $10M in damages. 4" Hail on May 1, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55092 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Bethel, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, East Bethel (ZIP 55092) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2005.
East Bethel has 8 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55092 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2001. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $212.6M in property damage in the East Bethel, MN area (ZIP 55092). 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 →