Blooming Prairie, MN (ZIP 55917) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $53M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Blooming Prairie has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Blooming Prairie has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2018.
Blooming Prairie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blooming Prairie was EF1 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Sep 14, 2004 also caused significant damage ($13.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55917 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blooming Prairie, MN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Blooming Prairie (ZIP 55917) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Blooming Prairie has 21 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 $53M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55917 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.4M in property damage in the Blooming Prairie, MN area (ZIP 55917). 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 →