ZIP code 54479, covering Spencer, WI, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spencer is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Spencer 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.
Spencer has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $249.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Spencer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $545.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was EF2 Tornado on Aug 23, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 2025), causing $825K 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 54479 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, WI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.3K in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 54479) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $249.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Spencer has 14 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54479 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Spencer, WI area (ZIP 54479). 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 →