Federal records document 170 natural disaster events in the Oronoco, MN area (ZIP 55960). These include 103 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (103 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $45.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Oronoco has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Oronoco 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.
Oronoco has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 1, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oronoco was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $35.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 24, 2010), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55960 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oronoco, MN, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Oronoco (ZIP 55960) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Oronoco has 4 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $35.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.1M in property damage in the Oronoco, MN area (ZIP 55960). 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 →