Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 55795 in Willow River, MN. These include 28 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Willow River has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Willow River has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Willow River has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Willow River has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willow River was Flood on Apr 6, 2001, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 7, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55795 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow River, MN, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Willow River (ZIP 55795) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Willow River has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55795 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2001. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Willow River, MN area (ZIP 55795). 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 →