Maple Grove, MN (ZIP 55311) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $163.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (88 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Maple Grove 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 $58.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2006.
Maple Grove has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $87M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Maple Grove 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.
Maple Grove 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.
Maple Grove 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maple Grove was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 2006), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1987 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55311 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maple Grove, MN, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Maple Grove (ZIP 55311) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Maple Grove 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 $58.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55311 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $163.8M in property damage in the Maple Grove, MN area (ZIP 55311). 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 →