Kilkenny, MN (ZIP 56052) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.6M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (35 total). 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 $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Kilkenny has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Kilkenny has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Kilkenny has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny was 2.8" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $52.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Sep 22, 2016 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56052 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kilkenny, MN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kilkenny (ZIP 56052) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Kilkenny has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56052 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.6M in property damage in the Kilkenny, MN area (ZIP 56052). 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 →