Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Cannon Falls, MN area (ZIP 55009). These include 48 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 48 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Cannon Falls has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Cannon Falls has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Cannon Falls has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2012.
Cannon Falls has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cannon Falls was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 2001, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2001), causing $4M in damages. 3" Hail on Jun 17, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55009 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cannon Falls, MN, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Cannon Falls (ZIP 55009) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2014.
Cannon Falls has 11 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 $16.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55009 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2001. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the Cannon Falls, MN area (ZIP 55009). 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 →