Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 55748 in Hill City, MN. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Hill City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2013.
Hill City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hill City was EF4 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 6, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55748 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hill City, MN, with 22 events documented.
Hill City has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55748 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Hill City, MN area (ZIP 55748). 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 →