Kerkhoven, MN (ZIP 56252) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Kerkhoven has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Kerkhoven has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Kerkhoven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Kerkhoven 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.
Kerkhoven has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kerkhoven was EF1 Tornado on Sep 19, 2017, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 9, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56252 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kerkhoven, MN, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Kerkhoven has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56252 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 19, 2017. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Kerkhoven, MN area (ZIP 56252). 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 →