Minneapolis, MN (ZIP 55419) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $259.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 159 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (116 total). 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 $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Minneapolis has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $218.5M in documented property damage. 2 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. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1998.
Minneapolis has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
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 EF3 Tornado (Jun 14, 1981), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55419 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minneapolis, MN, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17M in property damage.
Yes, Minneapolis (ZIP 55419) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Minneapolis has 5 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 $218.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55419 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 $259.7M in property damage in the Minneapolis, MN area (ZIP 55419). 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 →