Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Elk River, MN area (ZIP 55330). These include 154 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Elk River is hailstorms, with 154 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Elk River has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $87M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Elk River has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Elk River 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 Elk River was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 2006), causing $30M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55330 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (154 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk River, MN, with 154 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Elk River (ZIP 55330) 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.
Elk River has 6 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55330 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.3M in property damage in the Elk River, MN area (ZIP 55330). 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 →