ZIP code 55334, covering Gaylord, MN, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M.
With 42 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Gaylord has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Gaylord has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Gaylord 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gaylord was EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jul 9, 2017), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55334 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaylord, MN, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Gaylord (ZIP 55334) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2007.
Gaylord has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55334 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Gaylord, MN area (ZIP 55334). 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 →