Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 55757 in Kettle River, MN. These include 30 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M.
With 30 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Kettle River has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
Kettle River has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Kettle River has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kettle River was Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55757 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kettle River, MN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Kettle River (ZIP 55757) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
Kettle River has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55757 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Kettle River, MN area (ZIP 55757). 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 →