Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 55931 in Eitzen, MN. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eitzen is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $31.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2019.
Eitzen 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.
Eitzen 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.
Eitzen has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1960.
Eitzen has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eitzen was Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2018, which caused $28.6M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55931 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eitzen, MN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Eitzen (ZIP 55931) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2019.
Eitzen has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55931 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 $34.2M in property damage in the Eitzen, MN area (ZIP 55931). 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 →