Dorchester, WI (ZIP 54425) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dorchester is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Dorchester has experienced 9 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 $452.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Dorchester has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $590.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Dorchester has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Dorchester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorchester was Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 28, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54425 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorchester, WI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.5K in property damage.
Yes, Dorchester (ZIP 54425) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $590.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Dorchester has 9 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 $452.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54425 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Dorchester, WI area (ZIP 54425). 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 →