ZIP code 56453, covering Hewitt, MN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 51 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Hewitt has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Hewitt has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Hewitt has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hewitt was EF1 Tornado on Jul 12, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 8, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56453 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hewitt, MN, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Hewitt (ZIP 56453) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Hewitt has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56453 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 12, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Hewitt, MN area (ZIP 56453). 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 →