Federal records document 170 natural disaster events in the Little Canada, MN area (ZIP 55117). These include 153 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 270 injuries.
With 153 recorded incidents (90% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Little Canada has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2005.
Little Canada has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Little Canada has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Little Canada 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Little Canada has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Canada was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1998, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55117 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (153 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Canada, MN, with 153 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Little Canada (ZIP 55117) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Little Canada has 3 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 $200M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55117 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1998. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.4M in property damage in the Little Canada, MN area (ZIP 55117). 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 →