Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Dayton, MN area (ZIP 55327). These include 98 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $339.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dayton is hailstorms, with 98 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Dayton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $87.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Dayton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Dayton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Dayton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dayton was Flood on Apr 1, 2001, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 21, 2005), causing $85M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1987 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55327 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, MN, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21M in property damage.
Yes, Dayton (ZIP 55327) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Dayton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55327 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2001. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $339.8M in property damage in the Dayton, MN area (ZIP 55327). 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 →