Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Mountain Iron, MN area (ZIP 55768). These include 40 hailstorms, 10 extreme cold events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (40 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Mountain Iron has experienced 10 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 25, 2017.
Mountain Iron has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2023.
Mountain Iron has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Mountain Iron has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 1974.
Mountain Iron has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mountain Iron was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 25, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55768 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), extreme cold events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mountain Iron, MN, with 40 events documented.
Mountain Iron has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55768 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Mountain Iron, MN area (ZIP 55768). 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 →