Birnamwood, WI (ZIP 54414) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Birnamwood 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birnamwood was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2007, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 28, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54414 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birnamwood, WI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Birnamwood (ZIP 54414) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
Birnamwood has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54414 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2007. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Birnamwood, WI area (ZIP 54414). 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 →