Nashwauk, MN (ZIP 55769) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 21 recorded incidents (91% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Nashwauk has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashwauk was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1977, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55769 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events) and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashwauk, MN, with 21 events documented.
Nashwauk has 2 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 Jun 7, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55769 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1977. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Nashwauk, MN area (ZIP 55769). 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 →