Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Herman, MN area (ZIP 56248). These include 49 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Herman is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Herman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Herman has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1993.
Herman has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2001.
Herman has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herman was 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 13, 2001), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56248 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herman, MN, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Herman (ZIP 56248) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2001.
Herman has 11 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56248 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the Herman, MN area (ZIP 56248). 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 →