Rib Lake, WI (ZIP 54470) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $757.3K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rib Lake is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Rib Lake 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.
Rib Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $44.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2002.
Rib Lake has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rib Lake was 2" Hail on May 18, 2024, which caused $497K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 15, 1996), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54470 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rib Lake, WI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $512K in property damage.
Yes, Rib Lake (ZIP 54470) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2002.
Rib Lake has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54470 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2024. This event caused $497K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $757.3K in property damage in the Rib Lake, WI area (ZIP 54470). 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 →