ZIP code 56051, covering Kiester, MN, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 blizzards, 23 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kiester is blizzards, with 45 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Kiester has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Kiester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kiester was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56051 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kiester, MN, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kiester (ZIP 56051) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Kiester has 12 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 $460K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56051 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Kiester, MN area (ZIP 56051). 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 →