ZIP code 55925, covering Dakota, MN, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dakota is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2021.
Dakota has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Dakota has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 1985.
Dakota has experienced 2 blizzards 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Dakota has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dakota was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $3.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55925 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dakota, MN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dakota (ZIP 55925) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2021.
Dakota has 7 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55925 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Dakota, MN area (ZIP 55925). 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 →