Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 54204 in Brussels, WI. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 extreme cold events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brussels is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Brussels 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.
Brussels 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.
Brussels has experienced 2 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Brussels 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.
Brussels has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brussels was EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1985, which caused $2.5M 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 54204 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brussels, WI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Brussels (ZIP 54204) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $455K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Brussels has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54204 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Brussels, WI area (ZIP 54204). 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 →