Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Jackson, MN area (ZIP 56143). These include 63 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jackson is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $739K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 May 29, 2012.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2020.
Jackson has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 10, 2019), causing $2.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 14, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56143 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (14 events), and tornadoes (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $739K in property damage.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 56143) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2012.
Jackson has 9 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56143 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.6M in property damage in the Jackson, MN area (ZIP 56143). 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 →