Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Saint Charles, MN area (ZIP 55972). These include 54 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $16.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $768K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Saint Charles has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Saint Charles has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $26.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2001.
Saint Charles has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Charles was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 10, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55972 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, MN, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Charles (ZIP 55972) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Saint Charles has 8 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55972 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Saint Charles, MN area (ZIP 55972). 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 →