Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Hanska, MN area (ZIP 56041). These include 39 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 39 recorded incidents (75% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2020.
Hanska has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2017.
Hanska has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Hanska has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Hanska has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanska was EF1 Tornado on Jul 9, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 17, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56041 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanska, MN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hanska (ZIP 56041) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2005.
Hanska has 6 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56041 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 9, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Hanska, MN area (ZIP 56041). 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 →