Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Big Lake, MN area (ZIP 55309). These include 110 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Lake is hailstorms, with 110 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Big Lake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2008.
Big Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Lake was 1.5" Hail on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 1, 1997), causing $20M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 9, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55309 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Lake, MN, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.9M in property damage.
Big Lake has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55309 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.3M in property damage in the Big Lake, MN area (ZIP 55309). 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 →