Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Lake Benton, MN area (ZIP 56149). These include 63 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Benton is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2020.
Lake Benton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $927K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Lake Benton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Lake Benton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Benton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 22, 1997), causing $15.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 14, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56149 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Benton, MN, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.3M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Benton (ZIP 56149) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Lake Benton has 9 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 $927K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56149 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.9M in property damage in the Lake Benton, MN area (ZIP 56149). 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 →