ZIP code 55325, covering Dassel, MN, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 62 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Dassel has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 1997.
Dassel has experienced 2 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Dassel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dassel was 1.8" Hail on Jun 20, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55325 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dassel, MN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Dassel has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55325 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Dassel, MN area (ZIP 55325). 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 →