Dexter, MN (ZIP 55926) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $956K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Dexter has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Dexter has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Dexter has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1974.
Dexter has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dexter was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2022, which caused $908K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Apr 10, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Jul 10, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55926 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, MN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 55926) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Dexter has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55926 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2022. This event caused $908K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Dexter, MN area (ZIP 55926). 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 →