Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 55612 in Lutsen, MN. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $112K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Lutsen has experienced 6 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 12, 2018.
Lutsen has experienced 3 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 $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lutsen was Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55612 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lutsen, MN, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Lutsen (ZIP 55612) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55612 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 19, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $112K in property damage in the Lutsen, MN area (ZIP 55612). 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 →