Elgin, MN (ZIP 55932) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $623.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Elgin has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2017.
Elgin has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $117.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Elgin has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Elgin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Elgin has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elgin was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $4.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2001), causing $2.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 10, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55932 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elgin, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $623.9K in property damage.
Yes, Elgin (ZIP 55932) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2017.
Elgin has 2 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 $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55932 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $4.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Elgin, MN area (ZIP 55932). 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 →