ZIP code 55970, covering Rose Creek, MN, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rose Creek is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $305.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Rose Creek has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 1995.
Rose Creek has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Rose Creek 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 Rose Creek was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 27, 1995), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55970 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rose Creek, MN, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305.3K in property damage.
Yes, Rose Creek (ZIP 55970) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Rose Creek has 8 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 $33.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55970 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 $41.5M in property damage in the Rose Creek, MN area (ZIP 55970). 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 →