Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Darwin, MN area (ZIP 55324). These include 57 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $164K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Darwin is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $100.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Darwin has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
Darwin has experienced 2 floods 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 $43.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Darwin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Darwin 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.
Darwin has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darwin was 3.8" Hail on Aug 11, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55324 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darwin, MN, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.5K in property damage.
Yes, Darwin (ZIP 55324) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Darwin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55324 was 3.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 11, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164K in property damage in the Darwin, MN area (ZIP 55324). 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 →