Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 54417 in Brokaw, WI. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Brokaw has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Brokaw has experienced 3 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2002.
Brokaw has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Brokaw 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 Feb 3, 2015.
Brokaw has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brokaw was Winter Weather on May 7, 2010, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 2, 2002), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54417 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brokaw, WI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Brokaw (ZIP 54417) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Brokaw has 3 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54417 was Winter Weather, which occurred on May 7, 2010. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.7M in property damage in the Brokaw, WI area (ZIP 54417). 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 →