Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Laporte, MN area (ZIP 56461). These include 73 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (73 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Laporte has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
Laporte has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2017.
Laporte has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Laporte has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laporte was 1.8" Hail on Jun 10, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 12, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56461 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laporte, MN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Laporte (ZIP 56461) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2010.
Laporte has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56461 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 10, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Laporte, MN area (ZIP 56461). 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 →