Grand Marais, MN (ZIP 55604) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 25 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Grand Marais has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Grand Marais has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
Grand Marais has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Marais was Flash Flood on Jun 6, 2008, which caused $900K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55604 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Marais, MN, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Grand Marais (ZIP 55604) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Grand Marais has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55604 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 6, 2008. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Grand Marais, MN area (ZIP 55604). 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 →