ZIP code 54011, covering Ellsworth, WI, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (55 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Ellsworth has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Ellsworth has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2018.
Ellsworth 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsworth was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1996, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54011 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsworth, WI, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Ellsworth (ZIP 54011) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2009.
Ellsworth has 9 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54011 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1996. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Ellsworth, WI area (ZIP 54011). 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 →