Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the La Prairie, MN area (ZIP 55744). These include 91 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (91 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
La Prairie has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
La Prairie has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
La Prairie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 3, 2011.
La Prairie has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Prairie was Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2022, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55744 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Prairie, MN, with 91 events documented.
Yes, La Prairie (ZIP 55744) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
La Prairie has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55744 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 16, 2022. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5K in property damage in the La Prairie, MN area (ZIP 55744). 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 →