ZIP code 55412, covering Minneapolis, MN, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 132 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $342.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 463 injuries.
With 132 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Minneapolis has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $294M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Minneapolis has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1996.
Minneapolis has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Minneapolis has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2013.
Minneapolis 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
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. EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55412 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minneapolis, MN, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, Minneapolis (ZIP 55412) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Minneapolis has 8 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 $294M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55412 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 $342.1M in property damage in the Minneapolis, MN area (ZIP 55412). 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 →