ZIP code 55370, covering Plato, MN, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 175 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Plato has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Plato has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Plato has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2015.
Plato has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Plato 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 Plato was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55370 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plato, MN, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Plato (ZIP 55370) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $176K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Plato has 7 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 $50.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55370 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M 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 $50.4M in property damage in the Plato, MN area (ZIP 55370). 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 →