Vesper, WI (ZIP 54489) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
Vesper has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 1992.
Vesper has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2017.
Vesper 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.
Vesper has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vesper was Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54489 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vesper, WI, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Vesper (ZIP 54489) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2017.
Vesper has 4 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54489 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Vesper, WI area (ZIP 54489). 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 →