Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 55704 in Askov, MN. These include 21 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Askov is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Askov 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Askov 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2006.
Askov has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Askov was Flood on Apr 6, 2001, which caused $1.4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55704 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Askov, MN, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Askov (ZIP 55704) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55704 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2001. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Askov, MN area (ZIP 55704). 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 →