ZIP code 55439, covering Edina, MN, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 113 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $456.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 113 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Edina has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $143M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1998.
Edina 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 $193.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Edina 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Edina 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.
Edina 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 Edina was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $166M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 30, 1998), causing $140M in damages. 1" Hail on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55439 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), severe wind events (8 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 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edina, MN, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.5M in property damage.
Yes, Edina (ZIP 55439) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2014.
Edina 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 $193.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55439 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 $456.6M in property damage in the Edina, MN area (ZIP 55439). 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 →