Aurora, MN (ZIP 55705) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Aurora has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Aurora has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 1974.
Aurora has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was 107 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 5, 2023, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55705 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, MN, with 27 events documented.
Aurora has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55705 was 107 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 2023. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5K in property damage in the Aurora, MN area (ZIP 55705). 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 →