Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 54202 in Baileys Harbor, WI. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2018.
Baileys Harbor has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Baileys Harbor has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2020.
Baileys Harbor has experienced 2 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1998.
Baileys Harbor has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Baileys Harbor has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baileys Harbor was EF3 Tornado on Aug 23, 1998, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2025), causing $431K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54202 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baileys Harbor, WI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Baileys Harbor (ZIP 54202) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2020.
Baileys Harbor has 2 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54202 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 1998. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Baileys Harbor, WI area (ZIP 54202). 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 →