Leader, MN (ZIP 56466) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Leader is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Leader has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2015.
Leader has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2009.
Leader 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leader was EF3 Tornado on Aug 26, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 30, 2022), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 12, 2022 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56466 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leader, MN, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Leader (ZIP 56466) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2009.
Leader has 12 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56466 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 26, 1977. 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Leader, MN area (ZIP 56466). 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 →