Colby, WI (ZIP 54421) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 17 tornadoes, 16 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (17 total). 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2021.
Colby has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $141K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Colby has experienced 3 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 $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Colby has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $118.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colby was EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 2025), causing $825K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54421 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colby, WI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Colby (ZIP 54421) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $103K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Colby has 17 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54421 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Colby, WI area (ZIP 54421). 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 →