Dover, MN (ZIP 55929) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $331.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (48%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2025.
Dover has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Dover has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $322.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Dover has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Dover has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dover was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 10, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55929 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dover, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $331.3K in property damage.
Yes, Dover (ZIP 55929) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Dover has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55929 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.2M in property damage in the Dover, MN area (ZIP 55929). 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 →