ZIP code 55316, covering Champlin, MN, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $278.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 97 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Champlin has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Champlin has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Champlin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $205.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Champlin has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champlin was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 23, 1987), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Aug 24, 2006 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55316 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champlin, MN, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41M in property damage.
Yes, Champlin (ZIP 55316) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Champlin has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55316 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2001. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $278.6M in property damage in the Champlin, MN area (ZIP 55316). 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 →