Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Hector, MN area (ZIP 55342). These include 54 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hector is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Hector has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Hector has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Hector has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hector was EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jul 11, 2020), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55342 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hector, MN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hector (ZIP 55342) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $545K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Hector 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 $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55342 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Hector, MN area (ZIP 55342). 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 →