Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 55717 in Canyon, MN. These include 27 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (27 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Canyon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Canyon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. 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 $350K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canyon was EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55717 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canyon, MN, with 27 events documented.
Canyon has 2 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55717 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the Canyon, MN area (ZIP 55717). 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 →