Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Loretto, MN area (ZIP 55357). These include 56 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Loretto is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Loretto has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2011.
Loretto 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.
Loretto 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.
Loretto 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.
Loretto 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 Loretto was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2006, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 10, 2010), causing $18.3M 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 55357 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loretto, MN, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Loretto (ZIP 55357) 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.
Loretto has 4 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 $30.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55357 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2006. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Loretto, MN area (ZIP 55357). 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 →