Jacobson, MN (ZIP 55752) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jacobson is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Jacobson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacobson was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55752 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacobson, MN, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Jacobson has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55752 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Jacobson, MN area (ZIP 55752). 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 →