Knife River, MN (ZIP 55609) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 blizzards, 2 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (2 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Knife River has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
Knife River has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
Knife River has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knife River was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2012, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2001), causing $888K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55609 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knife River, MN, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $340K in property damage.
Yes, Knife River (ZIP 55609) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55609 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2012. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Knife River, MN area (ZIP 55609). 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 →