ZIP code 55106, covering Saint Paul, MN, has 188 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 166 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $171.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 229 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Paul is hailstorms, with 166 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. 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 $2.6M 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. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
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 EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 30, 1998), causing $14M in damages. 1.2" Hail on May 1, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55106 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), severe wind events (11 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 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Paul, MN, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Paul (ZIP 55106) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M 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. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55106 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $171.8M in property damage in the Saint Paul, MN area (ZIP 55106). 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 →