ZIP code 54494, covering Wisconsin Rapids, WI, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wisconsin Rapids is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wisconsin Rapids was 5.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2007, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 22, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54494 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.2M in property damage.
Yes, Wisconsin Rapids (ZIP 54494) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Wisconsin Rapids has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54494 was 5.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 7, 2007. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.2M in property damage in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI area (ZIP 54494). 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 →