Eveleth, MN (ZIP 55734) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
The dominant hazard type for Eveleth is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Eveleth has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Eveleth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eveleth was EF1 Tornado on Aug 25, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55734 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eveleth, MN, with 38 events documented.
Eveleth has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55734 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 25, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Eveleth, MN area (ZIP 55734). 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 →