ZIP code 55124, covering Apple Valley, MN, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 112 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $295.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Apple Valley is hailstorms, with 112 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Apple Valley has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $168.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Apple Valley has experienced 5 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 $26M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Apple Valley has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $80K 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 Jan 5, 2014.
Apple Valley has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Apple Valley 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apple Valley was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $140M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 15, 1998), causing $100M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55124 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apple Valley, MN, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.8M in property damage.
Yes, Apple Valley (ZIP 55124) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Apple Valley has 5 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55124 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $140M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $295.5M in property damage in the Apple Valley, MN area (ZIP 55124). 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 →