ZIP code 56144, covering Jasper, MN, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $421K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Jasper has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Jasper has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Jasper 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 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jasper was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $13.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M 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 56144 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jasper, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $421K in property damage.
Yes, Jasper (ZIP 56144) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Jasper has 5 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56144 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $13.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the Jasper, MN area (ZIP 56144). 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 →