ZIP code 55340, covering Hamel, MN, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $164.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Hamel has experienced 8 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 $59M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2009.
Hamel has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2013.
Hamel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $87M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Hamel 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Hamel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamel was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 2006), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1987 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55340 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamel, MN, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Hamel has 8 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 $59M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55340 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164.9M in property damage in the Hamel, MN area (ZIP 55340). 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 →