Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 54246 in Washington Islan, WI. These include 9 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Washington Islan is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Washington Islan has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Washington Islan has experienced 4 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2002.
Washington Islan has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Washington Islan 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 Mar 16, 2020.
Washington Islan has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Islan was 87 mph High Wind on Nov 10, 1998, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 20, 1996), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54246 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Islan, WI, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Washington Islan (ZIP 54246) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Washington Islan has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54246 was 87 mph High Wind, which occurred on Nov 10, 1998. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Washington Islan, WI area (ZIP 54246). 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 →