Reedsville, WI (ZIP 54230) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (25 total). 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 $57.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
Reedsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Reedsville 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 $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2018.
Reedsville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reedsville was 2.5" Hail on May 12, 2000, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 1, 2006), causing $7M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jul 5, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54230 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reedsville, WI, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.3M in property damage.
Yes, Reedsville (ZIP 54230) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $251K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2018.
Reedsville has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54230 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 12, 2000. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.9M in property damage in the Reedsville, WI area (ZIP 54230). 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 →