ZIP code 55358, covering Maple Lake, MN, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $885K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. 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 $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Maple Lake has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Maple Lake 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 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Maple Lake 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 Maple Lake was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jul 17, 2010), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55358 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maple Lake, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $885K in property damage.
Maple Lake has 11 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55358 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 1, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Maple Lake, MN area (ZIP 55358). 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 →