Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 55780 in Sawyer, MN. These include 15 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Sawyer has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
Sawyer has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sawyer was 1.5" Hail on Sep 19, 2024, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55780 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sawyer, MN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Sawyer has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55780 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 19, 2024. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5K in property damage in the Sawyer, MN area (ZIP 55780). 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 →