ZIP code 55910, covering Altura, MN, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Altura is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $768K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Altura has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Altura has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Altura has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altura was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $4.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55910 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altura, MN, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Altura (ZIP 55910) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Altura has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55910 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.3M in property damage in the Altura, MN area (ZIP 55910). 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 →