Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Kandiyohi, MN area (ZIP 56251). These include 40 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kandiyohi is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (10%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Kandiyohi has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Kandiyohi has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Kandiyohi has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Kandiyohi 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.
Kandiyohi 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kandiyohi was EF1 Tornado on Apr 21, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 14, 2020), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56251 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kandiyohi, MN, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Kandiyohi (ZIP 56251) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
Kandiyohi has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56251 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Kandiyohi, MN area (ZIP 56251). 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 →