Bingham Lake, MN (ZIP 56118) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (52 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Bingham Lake has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2000.
Bingham Lake has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Bingham Lake has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bingham Lake was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 28, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56118 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bingham Lake, MN, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bingham Lake (ZIP 56118) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Bingham Lake 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56118 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the Bingham Lake, MN area (ZIP 56118). 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 →