ZIP code 56468, covering Lake Shore, MN, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Lake Shore has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Lake Shore has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
Lake Shore 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.
Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore 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 56468 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold 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 Shore, MN, with 60 events documented.
Lake Shore has 9 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56468 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 $7.7M in property damage in the Lake Shore, MN area (ZIP 56468). 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 →