Porterfield, WI (ZIP 54159) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.3K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Porterfield is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. 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 8, 2025.
Porterfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
Porterfield has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
Porterfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porterfield was EF1 Tornado on Jun 18, 1971, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54159 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porterfield, WI, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Porterfield (ZIP 54159) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
Porterfield has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $83K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54159 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1971. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.3K in property damage in the Porterfield, WI area (ZIP 54159). 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 →