Hoffman, MN (ZIP 56339) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
With 28 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Hoffman has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Hoffman has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Hoffman has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoffman was Flood on Apr 9, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56339 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoffman, MN, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Hoffman (ZIP 56339) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Hoffman has 6 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56339 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Hoffman, MN area (ZIP 56339). 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 →