ZIP code 54449, covering Marshfield, WI, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marshfield is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
Marshfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 1992.
Marshfield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2017.
Marshfield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Marshfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marshfield was EF2 Tornado on Aug 12, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54449 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marshfield, WI, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5K in property damage.
Yes, Marshfield (ZIP 54449) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Marshfield has 5 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54449 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Marshfield, WI area (ZIP 54449). 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 →