Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Nekoosa, WI area (ZIP 54457). These include 77 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Nekoosa has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 28, 2023.
Nekoosa has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Nekoosa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Nekoosa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2002.
Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa was 5.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2007, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 22, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54457 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), wildfires (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nekoosa, WI, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.8M in property damage.
Yes, Nekoosa (ZIP 54457) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Nekoosa 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54457 was 5.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 7, 2007. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.6M in property damage in the Nekoosa, WI area (ZIP 54457). 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 →