Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 54013 in Glenwood City, WI. These include 33 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $49M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Glenwood City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $38.3M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1994.
Glenwood City 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.
Glenwood City 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.
Glenwood City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenwood City was EF5 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2020), causing $8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54013 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenwood City, WI, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Glenwood City (ZIP 54013) 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.
Glenwood City has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $38.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54013 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1958. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49M in property damage in the Glenwood City, WI area (ZIP 54013). 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 →