Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 55724 in Kelsey, MN. These include 22 hailstorms and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $352.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Kelsey has experienced 5 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 $352.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelsey was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55724 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events) and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelsey, MN, with 22 events documented.
Kelsey has 5 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 $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55724 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $352.5K in property damage in the Kelsey, MN area (ZIP 55724). 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 →