Hutchinson, MN (ZIP 55350) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 119 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (119 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $205.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Hutchinson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Hutchinson has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $233.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Hutchinson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 4, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 19, 1951 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55350 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hutchinson, MN, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hutchinson (ZIP 55350) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Hutchinson has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55350 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Hutchinson, MN area (ZIP 55350). 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 →