Fairfax, MN (ZIP 55332) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 2 (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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Fairfax has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
Fairfax has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Fairfax has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Fairfax has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfax was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 23, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 11, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55332 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, MN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 55332) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Fairfax 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 $17.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55332 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Fairfax, MN area (ZIP 55332). 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 →