ZIP code 55982, covering Waltham, MN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waltham is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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.
Waltham has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Waltham has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Waltham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 1998.
Waltham 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 Waltham was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2022, which caused $908K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Apr 10, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Jul 10, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55982 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waltham, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Waltham (ZIP 55982) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Waltham has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $409K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55982 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2022. This event caused $908K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Waltham, MN area (ZIP 55982). 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 →