Hanover, MN (ZIP 55341) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Hanover has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2011.
Hanover has experienced 3 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.
Hanover 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.
Hanover 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.
Hanover 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 Hanover 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. Winter Storm on Dec 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($18.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55341 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, MN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 55341) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Hanover has 5 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 $31.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55341 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 $137.9M in property damage in the Hanover, MN area (ZIP 55341). 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 →