Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Plymouth, MN area (ZIP 55441). These include 106 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $246.1M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Plymouth is hailstorms, with 106 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Plymouth has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $218.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Plymouth 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.
Plymouth 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.
Plymouth has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Plymouth has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plymouth was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $166M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 20, 1951 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55441 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, MN, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 55441) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Plymouth has 4 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 $218.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55441 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 $246.1M in property damage in the Plymouth, MN area (ZIP 55441). 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 →