Dawson, MN (ZIP 56232) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $895K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Dawson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Dawson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Dawson has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dawson was Flood on Mar 17, 2010, which caused $345K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 17, 2016), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56232 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dawson, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Dawson (ZIP 56232) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $345K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2010.
Dawson has 3 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56232 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2010. This event caused $345K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $895K in property damage in the Dawson, MN area (ZIP 56232). 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 →