Blaine, MN (ZIP 55434) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $262.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (112 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Blaine has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $206M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Blaine has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $33.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Blaine 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.
Blaine has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blaine was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Aug 24, 2006 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55434 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blaine, MN, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.7M in property damage.
Yes, Blaine (ZIP 55434) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Blaine 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 $33.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55434 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2001. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $262.3M in property damage in the Blaine, MN area (ZIP 55434). 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 →