Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Canton, WI area (ZIP 54868). These include 71 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (71 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
Canton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Canton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2012.
Canton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Canton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canton was 3" Hail on Sep 21, 2005, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 11, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 25, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54868 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, WI, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.1M in property damage.
Yes, Canton (ZIP 54868) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2012.
Canton has 13 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54868 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Sep 21, 2005. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.1M in property damage in the Canton, WI area (ZIP 54868). 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 →