Saint Stephen, MN (ZIP 56375) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $525K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 29 recorded incidents (88% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
Saint Stephen has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1970.
Saint Stephen has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
Saint Stephen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Stephen was EF2 Tornado on Jul 18, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 18, 2009), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56375 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind 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 Stephen, MN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Saint Stephen has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56375 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $525K in property damage in the Saint Stephen, MN area (ZIP 56375). 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 →