Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 54493 in Willard, WI. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $145.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Willard has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Willard 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.
Willard has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willard was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 6, 2015), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54493 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willard, WI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145.8K in property damage.
Yes, Willard (ZIP 54493) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Willard has 8 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54493 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Willard, WI area (ZIP 54493). 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 →