Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 56121 in Ceylon, MN. These include 35 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Ceylon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1977.
Ceylon 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 $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Ceylon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
Ceylon 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 Ceylon was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 15, 2004), causing $4.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56121 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ceylon, MN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38K in property damage.
Yes, Ceylon (ZIP 56121) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Ceylon has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56121 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.6M in property damage in the Ceylon, MN area (ZIP 56121). 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 →