Kent, MN (ZIP 56553) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kent is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $44.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2024.
Kent has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2019.
Kent has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Kent has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Kent has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was Flood on Apr 13, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 5, 1997), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Apr 6, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56553 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, MN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Kent (ZIP 56553) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2024.
Kent has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56553 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 13, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46M in property damage in the Kent, MN area (ZIP 56553). 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 →