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Natural disasters are something that every place has to deal with. Let's face it, Mother Nature can be harsh at times; floods, tornados, and blizzards are all things that have been thrown at us. An especially difficult year was 1965; there was flooding in Chaska and Watertown, hail the size of golf balls around West Union, and a tornado damaged buildings around Young America. Despite these disasters, the county continues to prosper. We rebuild and brace ourselves for the next storm.
Av 6854 Tornado May 6, 1965. The new home of Hal Green of Young America was completely destroyed and several residents were injured. Picture donated by Sheriff Les Melchert.
Av 6873 Flood, May 11, 1965. Chaska
Courthouse. Picture by Werner Studio.
Av 6794x Flood Chaska. A dike had been built in previous years but water of the Minnesota River overflowed and broke through. Picture taken and donated by Sheriff Les Melchert
Av 6793 Flood Chaska 1881
Av 5441 Cyclone Waconia 1904
Av 6832 Tornado Young America 1965. Ray Zellmann farm pictured. Ray in Cap, Fred Zellmann and Robert Kuchemister (sp) (brother in law of Ray) Photo by Les Melchert
Av 6828 Tornado, Young America 1965. The Bud Heinnes' farm was completely leveled during the May 6 1965 tornado. This farm was located on the north side of Hwy 5, northeast of Young America. Donated by Sheriff Les Melchert
