Potter, WI (ZIP 54160) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $345K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 9 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2019.
Potter has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Potter has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2003.
Potter has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Potter was 2" Hail on Jul 1, 2006, which caused $320K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54160 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potter, WI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $320K in property damage.
Potter has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54160 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 2006. This event caused $320K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $345K in property damage in the Potter, WI area (ZIP 54160). 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 →