Lyle, MN (ZIP 55953) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $163.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $956K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $34.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Lyle 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Lyle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2006.
Lyle has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyle was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 19, 2013 also caused significant damage ($24.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55953 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 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 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyle, MN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $163.6K in property damage.
Yes, Lyle (ZIP 55953) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Lyle has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55953 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.1M in property damage in the Lyle, MN area (ZIP 55953). 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 →