Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Bloomington, MN area (ZIP 55438). These include 117 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $310.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bloomington is hailstorms, with 117 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Bloomington has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1998.
Bloomington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
Bloomington 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Bloomington 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.
Bloomington 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 Bloomington was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $140M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 15, 1998), causing $100M 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 55438 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (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 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomington, MN, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomington (ZIP 55438) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Bloomington has 3 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 $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55438 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $140M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $310.3M in property damage in the Bloomington, MN area (ZIP 55438). 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 →