Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Caledonia, MN area (ZIP 55921). These include 59 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (59 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (69%) 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 $73.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Caledonia has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $592.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Caledonia 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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Caledonia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 1998.
Caledonia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caledonia was Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2018, which caused $28.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $27.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2013 also caused significant damage ($7.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55921 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caledonia, MN, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Caledonia (ZIP 55921) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Caledonia has 6 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 $592.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55921 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 27, 2018. This event caused $28.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.4M in property damage in the Caledonia, MN area (ZIP 55921). 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 →