ZIP code 55946, covering Kenyon, MN, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Kenyon is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Kenyon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2019.
Kenyon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Kenyon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Kenyon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2012.
Kenyon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenyon was Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 28, 2019), causing $1.9M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 18, 2015 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55946 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenyon, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Kenyon (ZIP 55946) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2019.
Kenyon has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55946 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Kenyon, MN area (ZIP 55946). 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 →