Moose Lake, MN (ZIP 55767) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Moose Lake is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Moose Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Moose Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Moose Lake has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moose Lake was Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 7, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55767 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moose Lake, MN, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Moose Lake (ZIP 55767) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
Moose Lake has 4 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55767 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Moose Lake, MN area (ZIP 55767). 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 →