Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Hallock, MN area (ZIP 56728). These include 78 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (78 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2014.
Hallock has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Hallock has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 1997.
Hallock 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hallock was Flood on Apr 21, 1997, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56728 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hallock, MN, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Hallock (ZIP 56728) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Hallock has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56728 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 21, 1997. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Hallock, MN area (ZIP 56728). 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 →