ZIP code 54017, covering New Richmond, WI, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (73 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 Jul 3, 2025.
New Richmond has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
New Richmond has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2007.
New Richmond 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.
New Richmond has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Richmond was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 13, 2007, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 10, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54017 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Richmond, WI, with 73 events documented.
Yes, New Richmond (ZIP 54017) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $18K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
New Richmond has 8 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54017 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2007. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.2M in property damage in the New Richmond, WI area (ZIP 54017). 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 →