ZIP code 55328, covering Delano, MN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 90 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (7%) 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 $29.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Delano has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Delano has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
Delano has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Delano 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 Delano was 3" Hail on Jun 11, 2001, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1965), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55328 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delano, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.4M in property damage.
Delano has 7 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 $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55328 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 11, 2001. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.2M in property damage in the Delano, MN area (ZIP 55328). 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 →