Crystal, MN (ZIP 55428) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 123 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 361 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (123 total). Of these, 3 (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 27, 2025.
Crystal has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $78.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Crystal has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1996.
Crystal 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Crystal 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.
Crystal 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 Crystal was EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. 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 55428 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 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 Crystal, MN, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17M in property damage.
Yes, Crystal (ZIP 55428) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Crystal has 6 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 $78.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55428 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $117.8M in property damage in the Crystal, MN area (ZIP 55428). 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 →