ZIP code 55397, covering Young America, MN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 187 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Young America has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Young America 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 Jan 29, 2019.
Young America 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Young America 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.
Young America has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Young America was EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55397 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Young America, MN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Young America (ZIP 55397) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Young America has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55397 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.7M in property damage in the Young America, MN area (ZIP 55397). 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 →