ZIP code 56552, covering Hitterdal, MN, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 30 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Hitterdal has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2005.
Hitterdal has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Hitterdal has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $38.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2012.
Hitterdal has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Hitterdal has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hitterdal was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2000), causing $10M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56552 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hitterdal, MN, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Hitterdal (ZIP 56552) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2012.
Hitterdal has 10 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56552 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.6M in property damage in the Hitterdal, MN area (ZIP 56552). 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 →