Albert Lea, MN (ZIP 56007) has experienced 163 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 93 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $131M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $29.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $413K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Albert Lea has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Albert Lea has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albert Lea was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 30, 1967), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56007 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albert Lea, MN, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Albert Lea (ZIP 56007) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Albert Lea has 35 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 $131M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56007 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161.6M in property damage in the Albert Lea, MN area (ZIP 56007). 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 →