ZIP code 55115, covering White Bear Lake, MN, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for White Bear Lake is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
White Bear Lake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
White Bear Lake 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.
White Bear Lake has experienced 2 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2000.
White Bear Lake has experienced 1 flood 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Bear Lake was 1.8" Hail on Jul 7, 2000, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 26, 2000), causing $1.6M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 26, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55115 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Bear Lake, MN, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, White Bear Lake (ZIP 55115) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2011.
White Bear Lake has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55115 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 7, 2000. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the White Bear Lake, MN area (ZIP 55115). 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 →