Hibbing, MN (ZIP 55746) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $135K.
The dominant hazard type for Hibbing is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Hibbing has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2016.
Hibbing has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hibbing was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 4, 1999, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55746 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hibbing, MN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Hibbing has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55746 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 4, 1999. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135K in property damage in the Hibbing, MN area (ZIP 55746). 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 →