ZIP code 55307, covering Arlington, MN, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 75 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (74% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Arlington has experienced 8 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 $50M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2005.
Arlington 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 $401K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55307 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, MN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 55307) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $401K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2007.
Arlington has 8 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 May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55307 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Arlington, MN area (ZIP 55307). 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 →