ZIP code 55991, covering Hammond, MN, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hammond is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $547.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Hammond has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Hammond has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
Hammond has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Hammond has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Hammond has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hammond was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 24, 2010), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Sep 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55991 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammond, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $547.4K in property damage.
Yes, Hammond (ZIP 55991) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Hammond 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55991 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 1996. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.3M in property damage in the Hammond, MN area (ZIP 55991). 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 →