Princeton, MN (ZIP 55371) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $532.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Princeton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2020.
Princeton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Princeton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 26, 2019), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55371 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (7 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, MN, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 55371) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Princeton 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 $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55371 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1981. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $532.5K in property damage in the Princeton, MN area (ZIP 55371). 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 →