ZIP code 55337, covering Burnsville, MN, has 165 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 144 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $344.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
With 144 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $101.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $189.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Burnsville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
Burnsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2014.
Burnsville has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Burnsville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnsville was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $140M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 15, 1998), causing $100M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55337 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnsville, MN, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101.3M in property damage.
Yes, Burnsville (ZIP 55337) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Burnsville has 4 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 $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55337 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $140M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $344.1M in property damage in the Burnsville, MN area (ZIP 55337). 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 →