Canby, MN (ZIP 56220) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (52 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Canby has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Canby has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Canby has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Canby has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Canby 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 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canby was EF4 Tornado on Jul 7, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 56220 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canby, MN, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Canby (ZIP 56220) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Canby has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 56220 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Canby, MN area (ZIP 56220). 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 →