ZIP code 55313, covering Buffalo, MN, has 159 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 131 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 131 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (6%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $32.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2011.
Buffalo 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 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2006, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 1, 1997), causing $20M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55313 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, MN, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 55313) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Buffalo has 12 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 $32.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55313 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2006. This event caused $30M 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 $56.6M in property damage in the Buffalo, MN area (ZIP 55313). 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 →