ZIP code 55964, covering Plainview, MN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Plainview is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 68% 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 $994K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Plainview 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.
Plainview has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Plainview has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Plainview 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 Plainview was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $4.5M 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 55964 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainview, MN, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $994K in property damage.
Yes, Plainview (ZIP 55964) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Plainview has 3 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 $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55964 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Plainview, MN area (ZIP 55964). 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 →