Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 54413 in Babcock, WI. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Babcock is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2022.
Babcock has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 28, 2023.
Babcock has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Babcock has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
Babcock has experienced 1 flood 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Babcock was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 24, 2010), causing $900K in damages. 2" Hail on Aug 23, 2006 also caused significant damage ($550K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54413 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), wildfires (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Babcock, WI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Babcock (ZIP 54413) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2010.
Babcock has 4 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54413 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Babcock, WI area (ZIP 54413). 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 →