ZIP code 56081, covering Saint James, MN, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Saint James is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Saint James has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Saint James has experienced 2 floods 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint James was 79 mph High Wind on Apr 7, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $3.9M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56081 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint James, MN, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Saint James (ZIP 56081) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Saint James has 12 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56081 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Apr 7, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Saint James, MN area (ZIP 56081). 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 →