Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 56068 in Minnesota Lake, MN. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Minnesota Lake has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Minnesota Lake has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Minnesota Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Minnesota Lake 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minnesota Lake was EF1 Tornado on Aug 1, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56068 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minnesota Lake, MN, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $290K in property damage.
Yes, Minnesota Lake (ZIP 56068) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Minnesota Lake has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56068 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 1, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Minnesota Lake, MN area (ZIP 56068). 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 →