Pulaski, WI (ZIP 54162) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pulaski is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
Pulaski has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Pulaski has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $280K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2020.
Pulaski has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
Pulaski has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pulaski was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $27M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 26, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54162 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pulaski, WI, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Pulaski (ZIP 54162) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $27M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
Pulaski has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54162 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.1M in property damage in the Pulaski, WI area (ZIP 54162). 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 →