Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 55708 in Biwabik, MN. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 extreme cold events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Biwabik has experienced 10 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 25, 2017.
Biwabik has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2023.
Biwabik has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Biwabik has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biwabik was Heavy Snow on Dec 28, 2019, which caused $15K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 11, 2021).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55708 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), extreme cold events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biwabik, MN, with 19 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55708 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 28, 2019. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Biwabik, MN area (ZIP 55708). 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 →