Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 55933 in Elkton, MN. These include 16 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Elkton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Elkton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Elkton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 1995.
Elkton 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 Elkton was EF2 Tornado on Jul 27, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Apr 10, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Jul 10, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55933 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, MN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $956K in property damage.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 55933) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Elkton 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55933 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 27, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Elkton, MN area (ZIP 55933). 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 →