ZIP code 56150, covering Lakefield, MN, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 76 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $881K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2000.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2020.
Lakefield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakefield was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 10, 2019), causing $2.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 18, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56150 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (14 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakefield, MN, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lakefield (ZIP 56150) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Lakefield has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56150 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.4M in property damage in the Lakefield, MN area (ZIP 56150). 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 →