ZIP code 55808, covering Duluth, MN, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Duluth is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
Duluth has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Duluth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
Duluth 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duluth was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 20, 2012), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55808 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duluth, MN, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Duluth (ZIP 55808) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Duluth 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 55808 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 $22.2M in property damage in the Duluth, MN area (ZIP 55808). 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 →