Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Waverly, MN area (ZIP 55390). These include 69 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waverly is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Waverly has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2019.
Waverly has experienced 8 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Waverly 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.
Waverly 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 Waverly was 2.8" Hail on Jul 17, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 30, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Jul 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55390 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, MN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 55390) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Waverly has 8 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55390 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 17, 2010. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Waverly, MN area (ZIP 55390). 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 →