Federal records document 174 natural disaster events in the Ramsey, MN area (ZIP 55303). These include 149 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $358.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ramsey is hailstorms, with 149 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Ramsey has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Ramsey 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.
Ramsey 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 Ramsey was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 21, 2005), causing $85M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1987 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55303 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramsey, MN, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42M in property damage.
Yes, Ramsey (ZIP 55303) 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.
Ramsey has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55303 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 $358.9M in property damage in the Ramsey, MN area (ZIP 55303). 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 →