Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ZIP 54495) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 $45.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 28, 2023.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Wisconsin Rapids has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
Wisconsin Rapids 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.
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 $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54495 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wisconsin Rapids (ZIP 54495) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Wisconsin Rapids has 8 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54495 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 $48.7M in property damage in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI area (ZIP 54495). 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 →