Tower, MN (ZIP 55790) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $605K.
With 10 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Tower has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1980.
Tower has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Tower has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 12, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tower was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55790 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tower, MN, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Tower (ZIP 55790) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Tower has 5 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55790 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $605K in property damage in the Tower, MN area (ZIP 55790). 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 →