Sobieski, WI (ZIP 54171) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 extreme cold events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sobieski is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
Sobieski has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Sobieski has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $669.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Sobieski has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Sobieski has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sobieski was Flood on Mar 15, 2019, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Apr 28, 2020), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54171 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sobieski, WI, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Sobieski (ZIP 54171) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54171 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2019. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Sobieski, WI area (ZIP 54171). 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 →