Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the River Falls, WI area (ZIP 54022). These include 79 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $79M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $36M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2021.
River Falls has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for River Falls was EF5 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 1, 2001), causing $20M in damages. 3" Hail on Jun 20, 2007 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54022 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in River Falls, WI, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36M in property damage.
Yes, River Falls (ZIP 54022) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
River Falls has 15 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 $35.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54022 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1958. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $79M in property damage in the River Falls, WI area (ZIP 54022). 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 →