Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Lamberton, MN area (ZIP 56152). These include 46 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lamberton is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
Lamberton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $125.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2022.
Lamberton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2022.
Lamberton 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.
Lamberton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
Lamberton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamberton was 4" Hail on Jul 13, 1997, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Jul 18, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56152 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamberton, MN, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lamberton (ZIP 56152) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
Lamberton has 7 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 $125.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56152 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 1997. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Lamberton, MN area (ZIP 56152). 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 →