Rushford, MN (ZIP 55971) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $319.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (88%) 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 $105.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $768K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Rushford has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Rushford has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 1980.
Rushford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rushford was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $38.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $22.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55971 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rushford, MN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $319.4K in property damage.
Yes, Rushford (ZIP 55971) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Rushford has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55971 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $38.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.7M in property damage in the Rushford, MN area (ZIP 55971). 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 →