Hanley Falls, MN (ZIP 56245) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hanley Falls is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Hanley Falls has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Hanley Falls has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Hanley Falls has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanley Falls was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56245 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanley Falls, MN, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Hanley Falls has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56245 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Hanley Falls, MN area (ZIP 56245). 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 →