Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 55735 in Finlayson, MN. These include 31 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Finlayson has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Finlayson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2006.
Finlayson has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1968.
Finlayson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Finlayson was Flood on Apr 6, 2001, which caused $1.4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55735 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Finlayson, MN, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Finlayson (ZIP 55735) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Finlayson has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55735 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2001. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Finlayson, MN area (ZIP 55735). 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 →