Minnetonka, MN (ZIP 55305) has experienced 122 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $255M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (112 total). 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Minnetonka has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $218.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Minnetonka has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2013.
Minnetonka has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Minnetonka has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Minnetonka 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minnetonka was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $166M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 20, 1951 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55305 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minnetonka, MN, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Minnetonka (ZIP 55305) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Minnetonka has 4 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 $218.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55305 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $166M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $255M in property damage in the Minnetonka, MN area (ZIP 55305). 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 →