Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 55706 in Babbitt, MN. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $335K.
With 7 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Babbitt has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2023.
Babbitt has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 1969.
Babbitt has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Babbitt was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55706 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Babbitt, MN, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Babbitt has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55706 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $335K in property damage in the Babbitt, MN area (ZIP 55706). 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 →