Hines, MN (ZIP 56647) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (36 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Hines has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2005.
Hines has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hines was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56647 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hines, MN, with 36 events documented.
Hines has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56647 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $275K in property damage in the Hines, MN area (ZIP 56647). 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 →