Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Stanton, MN area (ZIP 55018). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 35 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Stanton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Stanton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Stanton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2012.
Stanton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Stanton 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanton was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 2001, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2001), causing $4M in damages. 3" Hail on Jun 17, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55018 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanton, MN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Stanton (ZIP 55018) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2002.
Stanton 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2001. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Stanton, MN area (ZIP 55018). 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 →