Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Burnsville, MN area (ZIP 55306). These include 91 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $264.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burnsville is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $101M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Burnsville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $162.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Burnsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Burnsville 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.
Burnsville 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.
Burnsville 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 Burnsville 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. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998 also caused significant damage ($17.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55306 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnsville, MN, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101M in property damage.
Yes, Burnsville (ZIP 55306) 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.
Burnsville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55306 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 $264.3M in property damage in the Burnsville, MN area (ZIP 55306). 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 →