Lake Lillian, MN (ZIP 56253) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Lake Lillian has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
Lake Lillian has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2017.
Lake Lillian has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Lake Lillian 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.
Lake Lillian has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 9, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Lillian was 2" Hail on Jul 11, 2020, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 28, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56253 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Lillian, MN, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Lake Lillian has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56253 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 11, 2020. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Lake Lillian, MN area (ZIP 56253). 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 →