ZIP code 55331, covering Excelsior, MN, has 122 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 102 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $151.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 161 injuries.
With 102 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $42.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Excelsior has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $81.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Excelsior has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Excelsior has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2013.
Excelsior has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Excelsior 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Excelsior was EF3 Tornado on Jul 20, 1951, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 11, 2001), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55331 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Excelsior, MN, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42.3M in property damage.
Yes, Excelsior (ZIP 55331) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Excelsior has 8 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 $81.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55331 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 20, 1951. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $151.1M in property damage in the Excelsior, MN area (ZIP 55331). 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 →