Eland, WI (ZIP 54427) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2022.
Eland has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Eland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2010.
Eland 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 Eland was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 2, 1987), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54427 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eland, WI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Eland (ZIP 54427) 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.
Eland has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $540K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54427 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 $26.8M in property damage in the Eland, WI area (ZIP 54427). 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 →