ZIP code 54437, covering Greenwood, WI, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Greenwood is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Greenwood 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.
Greenwood has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2018.
Greenwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood was EF2 Tornado on Aug 23, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 6, 2015), causing $1.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 4, 2005 also caused significant damage ($610K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54437 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, WI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.3K in property damage.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 54437) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2018.
Greenwood has 15 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54437 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Greenwood, WI area (ZIP 54437). 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 →