Burnett, WI (ZIP 53922) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burnett is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $217K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $34.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Burnett has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Burnett has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Burnett has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnett was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $22.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $11.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53922 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnett, WI, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Burnett (ZIP 53922) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Burnett has 10 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 $22.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53922 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $22.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61M in property damage in the Burnett, WI area (ZIP 53922). 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 →