Kennedy, MN (ZIP 56733) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 57 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Kennedy has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
Kennedy has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 1997.
Kennedy 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 Kennedy was Flood on Apr 21, 1997, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56733 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kennedy, MN, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $320K in property damage.
Yes, Kennedy (ZIP 56733) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Kennedy has 6 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 $335K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56733 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 21, 1997. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Kennedy, MN area (ZIP 56733). 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 →