Bird Island, MN (ZIP 55310) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 41 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 41 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Bird Island has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Bird Island has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bird Island was 2" Hail on Jul 11, 2020, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 18, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55310 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bird Island, MN, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Bird Island has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55310 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 11, 2020. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Bird Island, MN area (ZIP 55310). 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 →