Shawano, WI (ZIP 54166) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Shawano has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Shawano has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Shawano has experienced 3 floods 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 $26M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shawano was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 26, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54166 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shawano, WI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Shawano (ZIP 54166) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Shawano has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54166 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Shawano, WI area (ZIP 54166). 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 →