ZIP code 55319, covering Clear Lake, MN, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (95% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Clear Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clear Lake was 1.5" Hail on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 22, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 22, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55319 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clear Lake, MN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Clear Lake has 3 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55319 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Clear Lake, MN area (ZIP 55319). 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 →