ZIP code 56024, covering Eagle Lake, MN, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eagle Lake is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Eagle Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Eagle Lake has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle Lake was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 30, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56024 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle Lake, MN, with 37 events documented.
Eagle Lake has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56024 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Eagle Lake, MN area (ZIP 56024). 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 →