Saint Peter, MN (ZIP 56082) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $163.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (79 total). 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $146.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
Saint Peter has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Saint Peter has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Peter was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1998, which caused $120M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1998), causing $20M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 20, 1998 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56082 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Peter, MN, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Peter (ZIP 56082) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Saint Peter has 15 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 $146.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56082 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1998. This event caused $120M 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 $163.9M in property damage in the Saint Peter, MN area (ZIP 56082). 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 →