ZIP code 55373, covering Rockford, MN, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (88% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Rockford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2011.
Rockford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
Rockford 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.
Rockford 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 Rockford was 2.5" Hail on Aug 9, 2020, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55373 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Rockford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55373 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2020. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Rockford, MN area (ZIP 55373). 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 →