On May 26, 2024, Rice County Sheriff's Office rescued capsized canoeists and kayakers from Cannon River due to unseen debris from 2018 tornadoes.

Rice County Sheriff's Office rescues capsized canoeists and kayakers from Cannon River, citing unseen debris from 2018 tornadoes. Crews found multiple people clinging to trees after their boats capsized; all wore life jackets. The incident occurred on May 26, 2024, when a group of adults and children using kayaks and canoes were entangled in fallen trees in the river.