Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the South Saint Paul, MN area (ZIP 55075). These include 86 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 229 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
South Saint Paul has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1998.
South Saint Paul has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
South Saint Paul has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
South Saint Paul has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
South Saint Paul has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Saint Paul was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 1998, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 18, 2014), causing $1.9M in damages. 1.5" Hail on May 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55075 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Saint Paul, MN, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, South Saint Paul (ZIP 55075) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
South Saint Paul has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55075 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.2M in property damage in the South Saint Paul, MN area (ZIP 55075). 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 →