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53936 Grand Marsh, WI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Grand Marsh, WI (53936)

Grand Marsh, WI (ZIP 53936) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 30 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $233.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Grand Marsh has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Grand Marsh has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.

🌊 Floods

Grand Marsh has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

Grand Marsh has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2013.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Grand Marsh has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Marsh was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2018), causing $2.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018 also caused significant damage ($805K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Grand Marsh, WI (53936)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53936 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 53936?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Marsh, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $233.3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 53936 (Grand Marsh) prone to flooding?

Yes, Grand Marsh (ZIP 53936) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2018.

Has Grand Marsh (53936) ever been hit by a tornado?

Grand Marsh has 5 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 $305K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.

What was the worst natural disaster in Grand Marsh, WI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53936 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 53936?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Grand Marsh, WI area (ZIP 53936). 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 →

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