Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Hardwick, MN area (ZIP 56134). These include 47 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hardwick is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Hardwick has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Hardwick has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2004.
Hardwick has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Hardwick has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardwick was EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56134 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardwick, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Hardwick (ZIP 56134) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Hardwick has 4 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56134 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Hardwick, MN area (ZIP 56134). 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 →