Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Saint Paul, MN area (ZIP 55102). These include 115 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 278 injuries.
With 115 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Saint Paul has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2005.
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.
Saint Paul has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Saint Paul has experienced 2 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 $25M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Paul was EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Sep 21, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Mar 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55102 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Paul, MN, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Paul (ZIP 55102) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Saint Paul has 2 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55102 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.5M in property damage in the Saint Paul, MN area (ZIP 55102). 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 →