ZIP code 55949, covering Lanesboro, MN, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lanesboro is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $238.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Lanesboro has experienced 6 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Lanesboro has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $119K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 5, 2022.
Lanesboro has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Lanesboro has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $5K 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 Dec 20, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lanesboro was Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55949 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanesboro, MN, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $238.4K in property damage.
Yes, Lanesboro (ZIP 55949) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Lanesboro has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55949 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Lanesboro, MN area (ZIP 55949). 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 →