Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Battle Lake, MN area (ZIP 56515). These include 57 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $451K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Battle Lake has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Battle Lake 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 $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battle Lake was EF1 Tornado on Aug 2, 2004, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 30, 2022), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56515 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battle Lake, MN, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Battle Lake (ZIP 56515) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Battle Lake has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $225K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56515 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 2, 2004. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $451K in property damage in the Battle Lake, MN area (ZIP 56515). 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 →