Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Henning, MN area (ZIP 56551). These include 61 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (61 total). 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $995K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2020.
Henning has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Henning has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henning was EF2 Tornado on Oct 26, 1996, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was 145 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 17, 2010), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56551 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henning, MN, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Henning (ZIP 56551) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Henning has 12 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 $995K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56551 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 26, 1996. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Henning, MN area (ZIP 56551). 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 →