Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Minneapolis, MN area (ZIP 55402). These include 97 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $291.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 601 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Minneapolis is hailstorms, with 97 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Minneapolis has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $269M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Minneapolis has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Minneapolis has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 1975.
Minneapolis has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Minneapolis has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minneapolis was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $166M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55402 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minneapolis, MN, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22M in property damage.
Yes, Minneapolis (ZIP 55402) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Minneapolis has 7 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 $269M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55402 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $166M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $291.5M in property damage in the Minneapolis, MN area (ZIP 55402). 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 →