Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 54491 in White Lake, WI. These include 22 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for White Lake is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
White Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
White Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
White Lake has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Lake was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2007, which caused $10.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 7, 2007), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Mar 28, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54491 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Lake, WI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, White Lake (ZIP 54491) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
White Lake has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54491 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2007. This event caused $10.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the White Lake, WI area (ZIP 54491). 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 →