Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Eagan, MN area (ZIP 55120). These include 116 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 313 injuries.
With 116 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Eagan has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1998.
Eagan has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Eagan has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $50M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
Eagan 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Eagan has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagan was EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 14, 1981), causing $25M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998 also caused significant damage ($24M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55120 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagan, MN, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Eagan (ZIP 55120) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Eagan has 3 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 $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55120 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1981. This event caused $25M 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 $83.6M in property damage in the Eagan, MN area (ZIP 55120). 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 →