Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 55043 in Lakeland, MN. These include 36 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Lakeland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Lakeland has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Lakeland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 1958.
Lakeland has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeland was 4.2" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55043 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeland, MN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Lakeland (ZIP 55043) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Lakeland has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55043 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Lakeland, MN area (ZIP 55043). 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 →