ZIP code 56159, covering Mountain Lake, MN, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $53.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2000.
Mountain Lake has experienced 4 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 Jun 8, 2023.
Mountain Lake 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mountain Lake was EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $45M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56159 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mountain Lake, MN, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mountain Lake (ZIP 56159) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Mountain Lake has 13 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 $53.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56159 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $45M 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 $71.6M in property damage in the Mountain Lake, MN area (ZIP 56159). 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 →