ZIP code 55445, covering Brooklyn Park, MN, has 122 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 100 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 100 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Brooklyn Park has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Brooklyn Park has experienced 6 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 Aug 29, 2024.
Brooklyn Park has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Brooklyn Park 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.
Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park was EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $20M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($18.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55445 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn Park, MN, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn Park (ZIP 55445) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Brooklyn Park has 8 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 $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55445 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 23, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.9M in property damage in the Brooklyn Park, MN area (ZIP 55445). 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 →