Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 54211 in Ephraim, WI. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $661K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 4 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2016.
Ephraim has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Ephraim 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.
Ephraim 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.
Ephraim 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 Ephraim was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $431K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54211 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ephraim, WI, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Ephraim (ZIP 54211) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54211 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $431K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $661K in property damage in the Ephraim, WI area (ZIP 54211). 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 →