Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Brownsdale, MN area (ZIP 55918). These include 30 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $309.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $956K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Brownsdale has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Brownsdale has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Brownsdale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 1970.
Brownsdale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownsdale was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 27, 1998, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 24, 2022), causing $908K in damages. Winter Weather on Apr 10, 2019 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55918 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownsdale, MN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $309.5K in property damage.
Yes, Brownsdale (ZIP 55918) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Brownsdale has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55918 was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 27, 1998. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Brownsdale, MN area (ZIP 55918). 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 →