Cook, MN (ZIP 55723) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Cook has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
Cook has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Cook has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cook was Flood on Jun 19, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55723 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cook, MN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Cook (ZIP 55723) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
Cook has 3 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 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55723 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Cook, MN area (ZIP 55723). 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 →