Kasson, MN (ZIP 55944) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Kasson has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Kasson has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $904K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2025.
Kasson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $159K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Kasson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Kasson has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kasson was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Apr 10, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Aug 19, 2007 also caused significant damage ($655K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55944 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kasson, MN, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kasson (ZIP 55944) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Kasson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $159K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55944 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 1996. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Kasson, MN area (ZIP 55944). 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 →