ZIP code 55934, covering Viola, MN, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.8M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 121 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Viola is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (48%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Viola has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Viola has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Viola has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Viola has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $9.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55934 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (33 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viola, MN, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 55934) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Viola has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55934 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.8M in property damage in the Viola, MN area (ZIP 55934). 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 →