ZIP code 56156, covering Luverne, MN, has 117 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Luverne has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Luverne 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2004.
Luverne has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Luverne has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luverne was EF5 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 15, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56156 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luverne, MN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Luverne (ZIP 56156) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Luverne has 7 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56156 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.9M in property damage in the Luverne, MN area (ZIP 56156). 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 →