Buffalo Lake, MN (ZIP 55314) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Buffalo Lake has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Buffalo Lake has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Buffalo Lake 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 Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Lake was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 24, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55314 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Lake, MN, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $850K in property damage.
Buffalo Lake has 8 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 $16.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55314 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Buffalo Lake, MN area (ZIP 55314). 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 →