Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Prior Lake, MN area (ZIP 55372). These include 136 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $266.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prior Lake is hailstorms, with 136 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $101.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $162.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
Prior Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2001.
Prior Lake has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Prior Lake has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K 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 Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prior Lake 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. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998 also caused significant damage ($17.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55372 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prior Lake, MN, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101.1M in property damage.
Yes, Prior Lake (ZIP 55372) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Prior Lake has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $330K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55372 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 $266.1M in property damage in the Prior Lake, MN area (ZIP 55372). 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 →