Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Manitowoc, WI area (ZIP 54220). These include 30 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 30 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Manitowoc has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Manitowoc has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2005.
Manitowoc has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Manitowoc has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Manitowoc has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 30, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manitowoc was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $20.2M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 1, 2006), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Jun 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54220 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manitowoc, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Manitowoc (ZIP 54220) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Manitowoc has 8 recorded tornado events 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54220 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $20.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the Manitowoc, WI area (ZIP 54220). 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 →