Federal records document 193 natural disaster events in the East Gull Lake, MN area (ZIP 56401). These include 155 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (155 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
East Gull 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 $783K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
East Gull Lake has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
East Gull Lake has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Gull Lake was EF3 Tornado on Jul 5, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 26, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 26, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56401 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Gull Lake, MN, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, East Gull Lake (ZIP 56401) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $783K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
East Gull Lake has 18 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56401 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 5, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the East Gull Lake, MN area (ZIP 56401). 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 →