Kensington, MN (ZIP 56343) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kensington is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Kensington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Kensington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Kensington has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kensington was EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56343 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kensington, MN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Kensington (ZIP 56343) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $246K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Kensington has 9 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56343 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Kensington, MN area (ZIP 56343). 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 →