ZIP code 55127, covering Vadnais Heights, MN, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 116 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $205M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 245 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vadnais Heights is hailstorms, with 116 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 $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Vadnais Heights has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $203.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Vadnais Heights 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.
Vadnais Heights has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2000.
Vadnais Heights 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.
Vadnais Heights 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vadnais Heights was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 2008), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55127 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (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 Vadnais Heights, MN, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $665K in property damage.
Yes, Vadnais Heights (ZIP 55127) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2011.
Vadnais Heights has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $203.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55127 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 $205M in property damage in the Vadnais Heights, MN area (ZIP 55127). 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 →