Lynd, MN (ZIP 56157) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (69 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2020.
Lynd has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Lynd has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Lynd has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1993.
Lynd has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynd was 1.8" Hail on Jun 22, 1997, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 14, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2019 also caused significant damage ($560K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56157 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynd, MN, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lynd (ZIP 56157) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $735K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Lynd has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56157 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 1997. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Lynd, MN area (ZIP 56157). 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 →