Wilson, WI (ZIP 54027) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.3M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 77 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilson is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Wilson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $51M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1994.
Wilson 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.
Wilson 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.
Wilson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilson was EF5 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 4, 1958), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 30, 1994 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54027 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, WI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Wilson (ZIP 54027) 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.
Wilson has 5 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 $51M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54027 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 $51.3M in property damage in the Wilson, WI area (ZIP 54027). 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 →