Rothschild, WI (ZIP 54474) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Rothschild has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
Rothschild has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Rothschild has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2015.
Rothschild has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Rothschild has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1954.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rothschild was Winter Weather on May 7, 2010, which caused $15M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54474 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rothschild, WI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Rothschild (ZIP 54474) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Rothschild has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54474 was Winter Weather, which occurred on May 7, 2010. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Rothschild, WI area (ZIP 54474). 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 →