Dunbar, WI (ZIP 54119) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $502.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Dunbar has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Dunbar has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dunbar was EF1 Tornado on Jun 20, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54119 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunbar, WI, with 5 events documented.
Dunbar has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54119 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $502.5K in property damage in the Dunbar, WI area (ZIP 54119). 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 →