Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 56255 in Lucan, MN. These include 25 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
Lucan has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Lucan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Lucan 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.
Lucan has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucan was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Jul 18, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56255 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucan, MN, with 25 events documented.
Lucan has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56255 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Lucan, MN area (ZIP 56255). 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 →