Swatara, MN (ZIP 55785) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Swatara is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Swatara has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2013.
Swatara has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swatara was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55785 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swatara, MN, with 11 events documented.
Swatara has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55785 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Swatara, MN area (ZIP 55785). 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 →