Dalton, MN (ZIP 56324) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Dalton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Dalton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
Dalton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was Flood on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 8, 2020), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56324 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, MN, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Dalton (ZIP 56324) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Dalton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56324 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Dalton, MN area (ZIP 56324). 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 →