Bowler, WI (ZIP 54416) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 severe wind events, 6 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.6M.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Bowler has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
Bowler has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Bowler 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowler was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 2007), causing $2.7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54416 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (11 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowler, WI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Bowler (ZIP 54416) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
Bowler has 5 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54416 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.6M in property damage in the Bowler, WI area (ZIP 54416). 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 →