Federal records document 194 natural disaster events in the Fridley, MN area (ZIP 55432). These include 166 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $304.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 556 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fridley is hailstorms, with 166 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $285.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Fridley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Fridley has experienced 5 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 1, 1997.
Fridley 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.
Fridley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fridley was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55432 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), blizzard (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 Fridley, MN, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.7M in property damage.
Yes, Fridley (ZIP 55432) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Fridley has 11 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 $285.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55432 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $304.8M in property damage in the Fridley, MN area (ZIP 55432). 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 →