Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 56057 in Le Center, MN. These include 33 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.7M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Le Center is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Le Center has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1999.
Le Center has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2019.
Le Center has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Le Center was 2.8" Hail on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $52.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1998), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 24, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56057 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Le Center, MN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.6M in property damage.
Le Center has 7 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 $24.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56057 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.7M in property damage in the Le Center, MN area (ZIP 56057). 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 →