Lakeville, MN (ZIP 55044) has experienced 149 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 126 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lakeville is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Lakeville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Lakeville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2014.
Lakeville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeville was EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $24M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 30, 1998), causing $17.6M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55044 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeville, MN, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501K in property damage.
Lakeville has 9 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 $28.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55044 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.3M in property damage in the Lakeville, MN area (ZIP 55044). 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 →