Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 56338 in Hillman, MN. These include 36 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hillman is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Hillman has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1997.
Hillman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
Hillman has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Hillman 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $149K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillman was EF3 Tornado on Sep 18, 1997, which caused $1.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56338 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillman, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Hillman (ZIP 56338) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $149K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Hillman has 7 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56338 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 18, 1997. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Hillman, MN area (ZIP 56338). 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 →