Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 55797 in Wrenshall, MN. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Wrenshall is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
Wrenshall has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Wrenshall has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1976.
Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 20, 2012), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55797 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wrenshall, MN, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Wrenshall (ZIP 55797) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Wrenshall has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55797 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Wrenshall, MN area (ZIP 55797). 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 →