Plymouth, MN (ZIP 55446) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (83 total). 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Plymouth 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1995.
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 EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 10, 2010), causing $18.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 16, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55446 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), tornadoes (3 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 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, MN, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 55446) 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 3 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 $27.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55446 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Plymouth, MN area (ZIP 55446). 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 →