Leota, MN (ZIP 56153) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 23 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $104.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2021.
Leota has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Leota has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1998.
Leota has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2021.
Leota has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leota was EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $25M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56153 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (23 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leota, MN, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.6M in property damage.
Yes, Leota (ZIP 56153) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Leota has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56153 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $104.4M in property damage in the Leota, MN area (ZIP 56153). 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 →