ZIP code 55709, covering Bovey, MN, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 75 recorded incidents (90% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Bovey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Bovey has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1978.
Bovey has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 3, 2011.
Bovey has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bovey was EF1 Tornado on Jul 19, 1978, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55709 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bovey, MN, with 75 events documented.
Yes, Bovey (ZIP 55709) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Bovey has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55709 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 1978. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Bovey, MN area (ZIP 55709). 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 →