Clear Lake, WI (ZIP 54005) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (32 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Clear Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
Clear Lake has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Clear Lake has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2005.
Clear Lake has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clear Lake was EF2 Tornado on May 16, 2017, which caused $10.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2020), causing $8M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 12, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54005 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clear Lake, WI, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Clear Lake (ZIP 54005) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Clear Lake has 6 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 $20.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54005 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2017. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Clear Lake, WI area (ZIP 54005). 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 →