Hokah, MN (ZIP 55941) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $135.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (81%) 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 $89.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Hokah has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $286K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
Hokah has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Hokah has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Hokah has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hokah was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $28.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $27.8M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 10, 2011 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55941 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (31 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hokah, MN, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.7M in property damage.
Yes, Hokah (ZIP 55941) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Hokah has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55941 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $28.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135.3M in property damage in the Hokah, MN area (ZIP 55941). 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 →