ZIP code 55805, covering Duluth, MN, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Duluth is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Duluth has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Duluth has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
Duluth has experienced 2 blizzards 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Duluth has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duluth was 3.5" Hail on Aug 23, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2001), causing $888K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55805 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duluth, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50M in property damage.
Yes, Duluth (ZIP 55805) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55805 was 3.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 23, 1998. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.6M in property damage in the Duluth, MN area (ZIP 55805). 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 →