Hancock, MN (ZIP 56244) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $930K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Hancock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Hancock has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Hancock has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancock was EF1 Tornado on Aug 31, 1973, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56244 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancock, MN, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Hancock (ZIP 56244) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Hancock has 11 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56244 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 31, 1973. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $930K in property damage in the Hancock, MN area (ZIP 56244). 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 →