Jackson County, MN Environment & Hazard Risk

• Winter weatherRelatively Moderate$197K/yr expected annual loss, about 21 events a year
• HailRelatively Low$750K/yr expected annual loss, about 4.7 events a year
• Ice stormRelatively Moderate$215K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1 year
• DroughtRelatively Low$448K/yr expected annual loss, about 8.8 events a year
• Cold waveRelatively Low$1.8M/yr expected annual loss, about 12 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Low$1.1M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• LandslideVery Low$577/yr expected annual loss, about once every 13 years
• WildfireVery Low$20.7K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,768 years
• Heat waveVery Low$154K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.6 events a year
• Strong windRelatively Low$249K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.4 events a year
• LightningVery Low$80K/yr expected annual loss, about 38 events a year
• EarthquakeVery Low$6,306/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,674 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, hurricane, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

22 of 8,402 (0.3%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

0

Flood claims since 1978

20

Claims paid since 1978

$366K

• Hail141
• Winter Weather108
• Thunderstorm Wind85
• Winter Storm40
• Flood39
• Blizzard37 · 1 death
• High Wind34
• Drought28
• Extreme Cold/Wind Chill24
• Flash Flood16

• Winter Storm04/10/2013

  Jackson

  $15M damage

  What happened

  An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to a half inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 5 to 10 inches. Many branches, limbs, whole trees, and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. Both urban areas and rural electric cooperatives suffered major power line damage, with the rural cooperatives alone reporting 6 million dollars in damages. Trees and tree debris blocked many roads, and damaged several vehicles and homes. Major power outages were reported, affecting thousands of people. The winter precipitation made travel impossible in many areas, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

• Flood06/01/2019

  Spafford, Jackson County

  $12.7M damage

  What happened

  During crop planting season, prolonged flooding led to the loss of or inability to plant crops across the area. Crop loss estimates provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

• Blizzard03/24/1996

  Jackson

  1 death, $10K damage

  What happened

  3 to 6 inches of snow combined with winds gusting over 50 mph to produce widespread whiteout conditions. The drifting...slippery conditions...and low visibility contributed to people stranded in vehicles and several accidents. A fatality occurred near Heron Lake in Jackson County when a man left his car and died of exposure. The snow, wind, and some freezing rain which preceeded the snow caused the downing of at least 27 power poles in Lincoln County, and the downing of other power lines, resulting in power outages. Wind chills were as low as 40 below zero. Businesses and schools were closed or forced to delay opening.

• Winter Weather02/17/2020

  Jackson

  3 injured

  What happened

  A brief period of light freezing rain with a few hundredths of an inch precipitation resulted in spotty slick roadways. At 840CST, a vehicle just north of the Iowa-Minnesota state line on Highway 86 lost control on icy roadways, entered the ditch and rolled, resulting in (indirect) injuries to the driver and two passengers.

• Ice Storm04/10/2019

  Jackson

  $2.8M damage

  What happened

  Ice accumulated to one-half to three quarters of an inch. As winds increased during the night of April 10 into early April 11 with gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph at times, power poles and transmission lines bore the brunt of the worst conditions. Over 1000 power poles were damaged and several hundred miles of transmission lines downed by the weight of the ice accumulation and stress of the high winds. Many roads were closed, including U.S. Highway 71, State Highway 86, and Interstate 90 due to power structures across roadways. Damage costs are rough estimates due to utility costs.

• Hail1.75" hail07/02/2000

  Okabena, Jackson County

  $2.1M damage

  What happened

  Large hail destroyed or damaged 15,000 acres of corn and soybean crops. The hail also broke windows, dented vehicles, and damaged siding.

• JacksonServes 3,323 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations
• LakefieldServes 1,694 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Heron LakeServes 691 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• OkabenaServes 188 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+3 monitoring or reporting
• AlphaServes 112 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+4 monitoring or reporting
• WilderServes 60 · Purchased groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations