ZIP code 56138, covering Hills, MN, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (56% 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 $488K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Hills has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Hills has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Hills has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hills 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hills was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $6.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 6, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56138 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hills, MN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $488K in property damage.
Yes, Hills (ZIP 56138) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hills has 8 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56138 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.1M in property damage in the Hills, MN area (ZIP 56138). 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 →