St. Peter, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
St. Peter is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Nicollet County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near St. Peter
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of St. Peter's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to St. Peter itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Nicollet County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering St. Peter along with the rest of the county, not a St. Peter-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 7.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 52.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 57 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 36.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 86.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Nicollet County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is St. Peter, MN at risk of?
St. Peter is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Nicollet County, where St. Peter is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and hail.
What is St. Peter's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Nicollet County, where St. Peter is located, scoring 86.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is St. Peter a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — St. Peter carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Nicollet County.
Has St. Peter had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 38 tornado, 117 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of St. Peter since 2016.