Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Lester Prairie, MN area (ZIP 55354). These include 37 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lester Prairie is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Lester Prairie has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2019.
Lester Prairie has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2015.
Lester Prairie has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Lester Prairie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Lester Prairie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lester Prairie was EF1 Tornado on Jun 30, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55354 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lester Prairie, MN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lester Prairie (ZIP 55354) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Lester Prairie has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55354 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Lester Prairie, MN area (ZIP 55354). 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 →